When is it Time to Move Onto Another Treatment?Finding the right prescription medication, if you choose to go that route, can be a long process of trial and error. With...reactions3comments
Grief and the PsA Flares It BringsSixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Complicating My Fall RecoveryWhich is it? Both? Is my knee pain, discomfort, and dislocation my psoriatic arthritis or is it from a fall? That is...reactionscomments
The Physical and Emotional Stress of Caregiving with Psoriatic ArthritisCaregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my...reactions8comments
The Mental Aspect of Having Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident...reactions5comments
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsIf you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of...reactions18comments
My Meltdown Over A Jar of JellyI wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic...reactions1comment
At War with Physical StressWhen we think about stress, it is usually our mental health that comes to mind. But that is only one form of...reactions4comments
Celebrate the Little VictoriesWhether your joints are on fire, you fight daily to keep your eyes open, or if you’re battling eye inflammation, it’s important...reactionscomments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All GoodMany of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a...reactionscomments
Getting Value From Your Rheumatologist AppointmentIt should be simple. You get an appointment and you go see the doctor. At the appointment, they tell you everything you...reactionscomments
Perfect Storm: Doctor, Insurance & MedicationNavigating doctor appointments, prescriptions, labs, and insurance can drive the experienced patient nuts. It can’t be easy for a newbie, but especially...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At HeartI have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning...reactions3comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: The Horror and the TragedyIt has been some time since I wrote something for this wonderful community. I could say it was because I was busy...reactions1comment
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate ExperimentWhen it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly...reactionscomments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsAThe year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family...reactionscomments
What No One Told Me About Psoriatic ArthritisWhat no one told me about psoriatic arthritis is that it can happen with or without psoriasis plaques. Did you know that...reactions12comments
Can You Have Too Little Psoriatic Arthritis-Related Inflammation?If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are no doubt familiar with the importance of reducing inflammation. After all, reducing inflammation can help...reactions6comments
Be Gentle With YourselfPsoriatic arthritis can be debilitating, frustrating, and all-consuming. When you wake up in the morning, you do not know what kind of...reactions1comment
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Setting Boundaries During The HolidaysThe holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are...reactions1comment
