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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Stress Triggers Pain, Fatigue, and FlaresWhile brushing my hair this morning, I discovered a single gray hair. This is delightful, especially since I'm still in my early twenties. I'm prone to growing a white strand of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments