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
5 Years of Joint Connection & CommunityThe internet fuels people’s ability to connect, trade ideas, and solve problems. For the past 5 years, this has been just our goal here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We consider ourselves an... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Feeling Better vs Coping Better: How to Tell the DifferenceLiving with psoriatic arthritis, we are often evaluated on how well we are living with and managing our disease. Pain, fatigue, rashes, and more all need to be assessed. This... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Patient Practices with Psoriatic Arthritis2001. That’s the year I was pregnant with my daughter, Nora, and the year I discovered what it felt like to be free of symptoms of psoriatic disease. Like many... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Decision Fatigue: What It Is and A Few Ways to Get Past ItI almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one. I’m talking about fatigue. Fatigue is a common symptom that we all face in so many different... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Mental Effect of Missing Events Because of PsAWhen I write, I love sharing stories about real-life experiences when it comes to psoriatic arthritis. Well, I might say love is a strong word. It certainly is a spectrum... By Vickie Wilkerson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
(CLOSED) Enter to Win! 5-Year Anniversary Giveaway: Heated Blanket and BootiesIt's a community celebration. Psoriatic-Arthritis.com turns 5 years old this month! Since 2016, we have been proud to serve this supportive and engaged community. And really, we're just the platform... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Our Personality Types And PsA ManagementMy friends know me to be quite a happy-go-lucky type of person with a cheerful personality. I had grown up with psoriasis. I've lived with psoriatic arthritis for a large... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Riding It Out With Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriasis has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Despite the onset of symptoms at age 25, I didn’t get an official diagnosis of psoriatic... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Finding (& Sticking With) The Right RheumatologistSometime in 2012, I found myself sitting outside, enjoying the day. It was a nice afternoon and I was totally taking in the sun, the slight breeze, and from what... By Jim Snedden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: The Horror and the TragedyIt has been some time since I wrote something for this wonderful community. I could say it was because I was busy with several awareness campaigns, advocacy work, and navigating... By Joel Nelson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: The Link Between Psoriatic Arthritis and PsoriasisPeople with severe psoriasis could have a greater chance of getting psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis skin plaques can flare up and then get better. Psoriatic arthritis symptoms may also come and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Think About Before Walking Out The Door With PsAPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic conditions are always at the front of my mind. Perks of the job, I guess? Before I leave the house, these conditions usually consume... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Talking About Psoriatic Arthritis ProgressionWhen you are first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your rheumatologist will want to determine the stage of the disease—mild, moderate, or severe. Determining the seriousness of PsA, helps your... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Growing Older With PsA: Keeping Up With NobodyWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriatic disease, I was terrified of what life would be like as I reached senior status. It wasn’t that I feared growing old, but... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Admitting You are Not OkayI wake up each morning and remind myself that I am strong. I assure myself that I can do this and I will survive until the end of my day... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Unique Ways My Partner Supports MeThere were times in the past when I wondered if having psoriatic arthritis would make it harder to find someone, to find a partner. And, if I did meet someone... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Connections of Psoriatic Disease: Let's Talk ProgressionOur community and dedicated community members here at Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and our sister site PlaquePsoriasis.com help us understand the deep and painful connections of psoriatic disease. In addition to engagement within... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments