Understanding Body Temperature Changes in Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that affects some people with psoriasis. About one-third of people with psoriasis might get PsA. PsA symptoms include sore and swollen joints and...reactionscomments
Is Retirement Possible When Having PsA?There have been a lot of things on my mind lately. My husband and I have been talking about his possible retirement four years from now. While four years seems...reactionscomments
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect My Mobility?Do you have days where your joints feel like they are ranging at war with you? This is how I feel some mornings when I am just trying to get...reactionscomments
The Unseen Battle Between PsA Pain and FatigueLiving with PsA is like being caught in a perpetual tug-of-war between pain and fatigue. When people ask me whether the pain or fatigue is worse, I used to answer...reactions2comments
Does Your PsA Make You Less Social?Are you experiencing social angst because of your PsA? Do you miss out on going out with friends or family? Do you feel like your PsA keeps you less active?...reactions4comments
My Flipping Floppy ToesPsoriatic arthritis is something I live with every day. This flipping form of arthritis causes pain in many parts of my body, like my spine, sacrum, knees, hands, and feet...reactionscomments
Sitting With PSA: A Constant StruggleDuring a talk with my team, someone brought up a topic and asked if anyone had ever had issues with sitting with PsA. I started laughing as this was an...reactions12comments
Communicating in LoveRelationships are complex on a good day. There are so many layers to romantic relationships. We need to find that balance and make compromises along the way. Each person coming into...reactionscomments
Getting Back to My Sense of Well-BeingI keep saying that each year cannot get worse than the year before. Well, last year definitely proved me wrong on that saying. It was by far one of the...reactions6comments
How I Made My Insurance Choice for PsA CareI have written about a hard decision I had to make concerning my health insurance. If you didn’t read it, you can find it here. For several years now I...reactions2comments
Walking with Psoriatic Arthritis: Unpredictable Foot PainPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a complex autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide, and its symptoms can vary significantly from person to person. For me, it impacts my joints...reactions13comments
Grief and Psoriatic ArthritisHave you had to battle grief while having PsA? I am. My father recently passed away. Even though we were aware of his failing health, it was still a huge...reactions5comments
Enter to Win! World Arthritis Day GiveawayThe World Arthritis Day Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Did you know that October 12 is World Arthritis Day? World Arthritis Day was created to raise...reactions2comments
Sore Shoulders and PsAMy shoulders are out to get me at the moment, rendering me useless to do anything. I have had inflammation in my shoulder the last few days that rivals some...reactionscomments
I Want To Live in an Arthritis-Friendly WorldDo you ever feel like you live in a world not built for you? I do. Recently, I've felt this way about a hefty door on my commute. It takes...reactionscomments
A Year in My Life Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis always brings challenges with it. I often compare it to playing with a yo-yo. One minute, you are up and moving around. The next, you are...reactionscomments
Then and Now: Looking Back on 60 Years with Psoriatic DiseaseI'm sitting down thinking about the previous decades of my life. The path I've followed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has a place in my mind. There have been many ups...reactionscomments
How I Cope With Painful Mornings Having Psoriatic ArthritisI should have thought of this slogan decades ago: I can't take this, not another day, not another day. As someone who has been through the wringer with psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Weight Loss Wins and PsA StrugglesLosing weight with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a journey filled with ups, downs, and unexpected turns. Let me take you through my personal experience and what I've learned along the...reactions13comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and VertigoPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune condition that affects the joints and the skin. Many people with PsA also have vertigo or dizziness. There is not a lot of research...reactions10comments