The Trouble with Sleep and Psoriatic ArthritisDoes psoriatic arthritis affect your sleep? I have found that psoriatic arthritis often gets in the way of good quality sleep. Many...reactions5comments
Defending My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis Without PsoriasisFor the first time in years, my nails are nearly free of psoriasis. There are no deep ridges, and my few pits...reactions27comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
I Should Be Doing More And Other Lies I Tell MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other debilitating chronic illnesses are not in my head, but they sure do a number on it. They...reactions3comments
What Funerals Tell Me About Chronic IllnessDo you think it’s appropriate for kids to attend funerals? Many of my relatives don’t think it is. They think death is...reactions3comments
When Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Is Overshadowed By Another ConditionSince my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, its pain, symptoms, and treatments have often been overshadowed by my other health issues. This includes, but...reactions14comments
Shake the Morning Ache: Exploring Habits that are Part of Life with Psoriatic ArthritisI recently found myself in a development workshop that explored and evaluated personal habits. I've learned by analyzing those little things we...reactionscomments
Road Tripping with Psoriatic Arthritis: Keeping My Neck and Spine HappyI miss traveling so much that I jumped at the opportunity when my husband suggested that I tag along on a whirlwind...reactions2comments
Are You Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis?First off, I want you to know that psoriatic arthritis is a chronic illness. Go ahead and read that sentence again. It's...reactionscomments
Body Temperature Changes and Psoriatic ArthritisDisclaimer: This article represents the anecdotal experiences of the author. If you have not already, please reach out to a medical professional...reactions65comments
Why the Rain Makes My Arthritis Symptoms Worse"Why can't I focus? Why can't I stay still? Why am I so uncomfortable, as if on the verge of a flare?"...reactionscomments
Positivity and Psoriatic ArthritisCan you maintain a positive attitude while also living with psoriatic arthritis? That is a good question. We all can admit that...reactions5comments
New Year, New Me? Another Year With PsA And The Changes That Came With It.My psoriatic arthritis diagnosis arrived two years after my psoriasis diagnosis, even though all the symptoms were present at the time. Twenty...reactionscomments
120 Little Hours: My Five Days Without PainThree years ago, a flare started that, in some ways, would never end. Although the active disease was only detectable for around...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Sex: Is it Even Possible?Got your attention, didn't I? Honestly, it doesn’t seem like we mention it much here on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com or even much within the...reactions4comments
Are You Prepared For Psoriatic Arthritis?Even living with psoriasis since the age of 5, I was not prepared for the agony that psoriatic arthritis brought to my...reactionscomments
Doing All The Right Things Does Not Guarantee A PsA Flare-Free LifeDo you want to know what frustrates me? It is aiming to do everything right to avoid a flare and still end...reactionscomments
4 Symptoms I Experience With PsA and How They Affect My LifeThe many different symptoms of PsA can impact each body differently. At this moment, I only deal with a mild case of...reactions10comments
Reading Books and Pain ManagementEver since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in...reactions8comments
Dear Friend, Psoriatic Arthritis Changed Who I AmTo my dear friend, I'm sorry if our friendship changed when I received my diagnosis or when my arthritis became more severe...reactions2comments