Having Psoriatic Arthritis Without Having Psoriasis
Usually, when I write I do so telling about instances I have experienced in my years of dealing with psoriasis …
Ballet Flats Aren’t Always Arthritis-Friendly Shoes
There must be 100 pairs of ballet flats in my closet. Over the years, my mum has bought me so …
Pain Changes People
Photographs are the one single thing next to scents that trigger emotions and memories for me. This morning I retrieved …
I’m Not Brick and Mortar
If I could voice my opinion of how living with psoriatic arthritis has really brought my true self to surface, …
Psoriatic Arthritis Wins!
Every now and again- probably more often than I’d really like to admit- I need a little boost. I need …
Vacation Prep 101: Know Before You Go
You’ve planned the perfect vacation. Everything is booked and paid for, all that is left is for you to go …
Fearing the Judgement of Loved Ones
Have you ever decided not to tell your loved ones something about your health out of fear of judgment? I …
Maintaining a Regular Sleep Schedule
Sleep. Aahhhh. That ever-elusive best friend in the middle of the night. Often contradictory and in short supply, sleep makes …
What Is a Citrate-Free Biologic?
From topical treatments to light therapy to oral or injected medications, there are many approaches to treatment for psoriatic arthritis.1 …
Tips for Visiting Disneyland With PsA
It is no secret that I love Disneyland! I also love sharing tips to help others have a magical visit. …
How I Received My PsA Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2003. Funny thing is that at the time I wasn’t looking for a …
Working Out While On Vacation At The Beach
It’s that time of year again; family trips, beaches, pools, and water-parks. This is the time of year we all …
Relationships: Sharing the Psoriatic Arthritis Burden
Most people go into relationships with the expectation that the “relationship scales” would be pretty evenly balanced. One person’s strengths …
Summer Fever and Foot Pain
The sun is shining. The birds are singing and the scent of fresh blossoms waft gently in my open windows. …
The Importance of Online Friends
Arthritis has given me lots of things over the years: joint damage, fatigue, and headaches over planning for the future. …
Caregiving When You Have PsA
Let’s face it we are all getting older. Having psoriatic arthritis when your body is getting older is definitely not …
Strength Training For The 60+ Woman With Psoriatic Arthritis
I have had psoriatic arthritis for 35 years now. As we all know this disease can affect all our joints …
Nothing Lasts Forever
Unless a cure is found, I will have psoriatic arthritis for the rest of my life. However, as I have …
Chronic Pain and Parenting
Parenting at its very best is…well- I am not really sure what exactly the correct word would be to describe …
10 Things You Should Know About Autoimmune Disease
I started the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis at the age of 25. I didn’t get a proper diagnosis until 25 …