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
Ask The Advocate: Let's Talk Healthcare ProvidersThose 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 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Open Letter to My Newly Diagnosed SelfThis is me writing to my newly diagnosed self, only 2 years after receiving an official diagnosis, a name for the pain. This reflection brought clarity, mixed feelings of pain... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Difficulty Of Sharing Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Management PlansDiscussing the management of psoriatic arthritis can be difficult. When it comes to pain management, it isn’t as easy as telling someone to ice and keep their leg elevated for... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Getting a Knee Scope & The Impact on Psoriatic ArthritisI know all of you reading this can relate when I say that I am so tired of managing my psoriatic arthritis. Eight years of dealing with psoriatic problems, the... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stiffness in the Morning Makes a New Day TerribleYears’ worth of psoriatic arthritis pain can take a toll on even the strongest of people. Sometimes you simply want to stay in bed all day. That said, even staying... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Becomes A Pain In The NeckWhile I have three of the five types of psoriatic arthritis, spondylitis has served as the most severe. Until recently, my lower back created the most pain and was the... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Responding to "If You Have Arthritis, Then How..."When I was in school, we learned how to write hypotheses before starting experiments in science class. Whether testing the durability of paper towels, building rockets, or mixing chemicals, we... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Decided to Take a Break from AdvocatingIt’s been over a year since I started advocating for and on behalf of the chronically ill. True enough, it has been a massive part of my journey towards healing... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Mobility Aids With PsARollators, wheelchairs, and crutches have been keeping me on the move since 2005. Mobility aids allow the damaged parts of my body to rest and heal. They also extend the... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Feel Like I Never Recovered from That FlareI feel like I never truly recovered from some of my worst flares. There seem to be elements of them that linger. It might be the exhaustion that I can... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Views: Simple Stretches and Gentle ExercisesIf you live with the joint pain and swelling of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you know what it is like to wake up feeling stiff in the morning. You may have... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments