Coping With The Unpredictability And Uncertainty Of Psoriatic ArthritisIt never fails. The moment I think I have found my groove and have figured out how to somewhat live with psoriatic arthritis, the rug gets pulled out from under... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic ArthritisA few weeks ago, I was enjoying my second cup of morning coffee when I got a text message from my neighbor, Georgia. “Can you come over?” My neighbors are... By Julie Greenwood2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Tips for an Easier Transition to a New BiologicFinding your way to a new medication, especially a biologic, is frustrating and often lengthy. Depending on your current dosing schedule, it can take anywhere from 6 months to a... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Ways the Pandemic Made Living with Arthritis EasierLockdowns and restrictions due to the pandemic have been hard on everyone. It was especially tough to be separated from our friends and family for such extended periods. Personally, I... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I No Longer Take The Little Things In My Life For GrantedI recently watched Introducing, Selma Blair on Discovery+. Even though we do not have the same chronic illness, the story of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and life with it resonated deeply... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Voices: Keeping A Healthy Lifestyle with PsAThere are many different treatments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It can be overwhelming. There is also the fear that treatment may just stop working. It also seems a new pain... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do You Think Having Psoriatic Arthritis Is Easy?Can you imagine living with limitations that change your body so much that performing simple tasks such as brushing your teeth, bathing, and dressing is painful and difficult? Sitting for... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask The Advocate: Fears of Progressive PsAThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Adventure Travel with Psoriatic ArthritisMy younger sisters, Denise and Lisa, and I started planning a fall trip to Costa Rica back in March, our first big trip together, and both of my sisters' first... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and ComorbiditiesOur illness is a gift that keeps on giving and giving. As if the pain of living with psoriatic arthritis wasn’t enough, a lot of us with psoriatic arthritis are... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
PsA Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the PsA Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why I Say I Am FineIf I had a nickel for every time, I said “I am fine” since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I would be a millionaire. This phrase has become my go-to response... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Living with Other Conditions in Addition to Psoriatic ArthritisThe Psoriatic-Arthritis.com team likes to post prompts on our Facebook page. As you probably know, we think of ourselves as a vibrant community (far from just being a website), so... By Janet Geddis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Important Things Doctors Should Know about Psoriatic ArthritisPeople with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) depend on their doctors, especially their rheumatologists, for proper treatment. But sometimes, there can be a big disconnect between doctors and patients. Having been treated... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Self-EsteemFrom a mental health perspective, there comes a need to accept certain aspects of psoriatic arthritis if you want to just get by day-to-day. Having a chronic illness, fundamentally changes... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ask The Advocate: When PsA Meets LifeThose who live with psoriatic arthritis are constantly having to prove that their pain and fatigue are real. It's a thankless and valiant fight that's partnered with all the emotional... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Holiday Rule I Have To Keep With PsAHolidays, specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas, can be terrifying. There are so many unrealistic demands put on us that even someone without a chronic illness would be overwhelmed. Once upon a... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Can We Deal With Fear and Stress?For me, living with a chronic condition translates to living under continuous stress. Managing appointments, treatment, loved ones' expectations, and the pressures of society - the stress of it all... By Davinia Ayala2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I’m Stuck! My Words Won’t Come Out.I've been feeling stuck for a few weeks. I haven't been able to communicate in the way I want. I am at a loss in being able to express, write... By Davinia Ayala2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Stress Triggers Pain, Fatigue, and FlaresWhile brushing my hair this morning, I discovered a single gray hair. Delightful, especially while still in my early twenties. I'm prone to growing a white strand of hair during particularly... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments