The Placebo Effect – Can Even That Do Some Good?
Is there anything really wrong with the placebo effect? I tend to think not. In our world of excessive information overload …
At War with Physical Stress
When we think about stress, it is usually our mental health that comes to mind. But that is only …
A Bad Taste in Your Mouth
I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years and it never ceases to amaze me …
Engaging Your Healthcare Team for Better Results
We asked, our community answered, and the results are fascinating. In our annual survey Psoriatic Arthritis In America 2018, …
Everyone Has a Story to Tell
When you have a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it’s common to see patients start to compare themselves …
Coping with the Mental & Emotional Aspects of PsA
Sometimes, coping with the emotional aspects of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is just as difficult as coping with the …
Tips for Making Doctor Appointments More Successful
Getting a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. It is a chronic condition that can …
My Journey with Psoriatic Arthritis
My name is Janet Geddis, and I have psoriatic arthritis. (Enter that hackneyed AA joke where I expect all …
Dancing In My Chair: Managing Arthritis While Sedentary
Between school and work, the majority of my life has been spent sitting. I spend more than eight hours …
Nope, There Is No Cure
Just when I think I have a handle on the implications of living with psoriatic arthritis, the monster rears its …
Psoriatic Arthritis and Panic Attacks
I’ve experienced quite a few changes in my life since psoriatic arthritis made its grand entrance. Many of which …
Orchestrating a Pre-Emptive Strike on PsA
The pre-emptive strike. Knowing and anticipating what’s about to hit and putting pieces in place to make sure the fall …
When Aunt Flo Met Psoriatic Arthritis
Like most other women, my body lets me know when that time of the month is approaching. My body begins …
Listening to My Body
If you’ve ever tried to start a new exercise regime, then you have likely heard the advice, “Listen to your …
PsA Friendly Exercises
I used to laugh at the notion that exercise could decrease my pain level. However, once I found …
Loving Myself Through Every Stage of My Illness
I wish I could say that I have loved myself through every stage of psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and …
Psoriatic Arthritis and Memory Loss
Many days, I feel like I’m not only losing my mind, but my memories as well. Here in the …
Learning to Care for My Bones
“You’re on the road for osteoporosis.” My heart sunk. At nineteen years old, it was the last thing I ever …
Health Insurance Bingo: Selecting a Plan That Works For You
Changing health insurance providers is not something I like to do. It often requires having to find a new …
My Meltdown Over A Jar of Jelly
I wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed …