Accepting The Life I Have Now, Even If It Is Not The One I Want“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ―... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain ScaleOne of the most common tools that doctors use to assess the severity of psoriatic arthritis is the pain scale. This tool asks patients to rate each area of pain... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Deal with Tough Mornings and Chronic PainYou wake up to the sound of your alarm clock. With sleepy and half-closed eyes, you slowly roll over the bed to hit stop, or in my case, snooze. You... By Annelyse Andal2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Various Faces of SupportWhenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When big things happen, we often expect extra support... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Kids Cashed In On My Brain Fog But I Turned The Table!“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes over. I forget words, names, how to do... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, I Am Aging Gracefully With Psoriatic ArthritisI am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over the years. I suffer from psoriasis and psoriasis... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Resting Pain FaceI was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints didn't appreciate. The sky opened up outside, and... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
How to Cope with Psoriatic Arthritis on Painful DaysPsoriatic arthritis is tough for many reasons. Among these is the fact that painful days can show up without notice. A really painful day can derail your plans by keeping... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Boundaries That Make My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Less PainfulWhen I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet, setting boundaries is one of my most effective... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: Time to Talk EnthesitisTime to talk what?! Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may or may not have heard of enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation of the entheses. These are the places where bones... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Types of Psoriatic ArthritisDid that title catch you off guard? I know it did for me. One of the things I've learned is that the more you know about your disease, the more... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Rheumatologist MisunderstandingsPsoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard to feel heard and even harder to get... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Affected My Mental HealthThroughout my life, I’ve chosen to go to therapy. I made this decision a small handful of times to get some help with my mental health. The first time was... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms upend life as it was. PsA can add... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot of us who feel it. I have spent... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How Hormonal Changes Affect Psoriatic ArthritisStress, bad diets, colds and flu, weather, injuries... it seems like just about anything can be a psoriatic arthritis trigger. They are different for all of us, and not everyone... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Meditation as a Healing ProcessWe all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with anxiety, stress, and depression. Practicing meditation increases creativity... By Davinia Ayala2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: JohnLife with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) differs for everyone. No experience is the same. To highlight diverse experiences during Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month, we are spotlighting some active community members. We... By Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Emotional Toll & Finding Relief For Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical PsychologistChronic pain is generally considered any pain that lasts for more than three months. If a person is experiencing pain for a long period of time under the care of... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments