Find the Calm Within the StormOh, man. Some days managing psoriatic disease is simply too much for me. The constant fight, the uphill battle. Some days I just want it all to stop. Imagine if...reactionscomments
Three Things That Make For A Perfect Vacation With Psoriatic ArthritisSome areas of the world have faced stricter lockdown restrictions. Those of us in southern California have been under some level of a stay-at-home order for over a year. With...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month 2021Time to kick off Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has on daily life. Many people...reactionscomments
Who Is Likely to Develop Psoriatic Arthritis?When you have psoriasis, your chance of having other illnesses also rises. One of them is psoriatic arthritis. This inflammatory condition causes painful, stiff, and swollen joints. It can also...reactionscomments
It Feels Like Life Should Be EasierDon’t tell my husband this, but I often stay in bed after he has gotten up because I know when he gets up first, he will make coffee. I love...reactionscomments
6 Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis that Might Surprise YouIf you’ve lived with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for any length of time you know that this condition is so much more than swollen joints and flaky skin. Chances are, you’ve...reactions33comments
When a Simple Cold Triggers a FlareI felt like I got hit by a train. All my muscles ached and refused to move, and my fatigue was so bad I was dragging myself out of bed...reactionscomments
What to Do When You First Feel a Psoriatic Arthritis FlareA psoriatic arthritis flare can stop you in your tracks. The pain can often be too much for people to continue their normal days. To get through it, most people...reactions1comment
Enthesitis and Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects the joints, but it can also affect the entheses in the body. Entheses are where the tendons or ligaments insert into a bone. Knowing more about...reactions38comments
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 need to know. Although seemingly it is never...reactionscomments
Feeling Confident In My Decision to Use a Mobility AidManaging my psoriatic arthritis sometimes requires a little extra TLC, and one way I achieve that is by using mobility aids. I'm grateful that I don't need to use one...reactionscomments
What I Want Post Lockdown Life to Look Like with Psoriatic ArthritisSouthern California has been under its own version of lockdown for over a year. It has only been within the past month that restaurants and other businesses have been able...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve the CommunityFor our Amplifying Black Voices series, we are exploring how bias in healthcare affects the quality of life for Black people living with autoimmune conditions. Science shows that biases and...reactionscomments
What Is Happening to My Hands?We use our hands for so much. We write, drive, cook and create. Our hands connect us to the ones we love. We use our hands to wipe the tears...reactionscomments
Pain Isn't Always My Worst Psoriatic Arthritis SymptomI've certainly had plenty of low points while living with psoriatic arthritis. Of course, that includes severe flares that made walking, talking, and even lying down excruciating. And yes, the...reactions26comments
Community Views: Seeing a Rheumatologist RegularlyAt some point, most PCPs refer patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) to a rheumatologist. Rheumatologists specialize in autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases. These include PsA, lupus, and other arthritis diseases. The...reactionscomments
Coping with Psoriatic Arthritis Enthesitis in My Knees“Having a normal knee would make life a lot easier.” - Andy Murray Can you imagine having normal knees? I wish I could. My knees have been anything but normal...reactions4comments
Knee Surgery & Psoriatic ArthritisFor several months now, I have been dealing with the pain and swelling of a torn meniscus in my left knee. Turns out the tear was so bad that it's...reactions21comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & The Healing Power of TearsHow often do you cry? In a world where we have become so aware of mental health and shed light on the importance of feelings, there are still folks who...reactionscomments
Tired of Defending My PsA DiagnosisI am tired of defending my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. So tired of it that sometimes, instead of explaining my chronic illness, I feel like breaking out into song. The song...reactionscomments