No Need to Be Pregnant to Appreciate This "Pregnancy" PillowSince the start of the pandemic, my coworkers and I have met via Zoom nearly every week for a staff meeting. As dark as these days have been, we all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of the Pandemic on Life With Psoriatic ArthritisThis pandemic has changed everyone’s life in one way or another. Some fought and won their battle with COVID-19, while others lost loved ones to this awful virus. Everyone’s daily...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Psoriatic Arthritis Impacts My Mental HealthMy arthritis affects my life in several ways. However, right up there with the pain and fatigue, is how it impacts my mental health. In this article, I explain how...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Tendons and Psoriatic ArthritisI'm embarrassed to admit, it took me a long time to learn that psoriatic arthritis was not limited to just joints. My eureka moment was when I attended a talk...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Community Views: The Pains of Showering with Psoriatic ArthritisShowering can be one of the most challenging routine activities for people living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Many people with PsA feel like they do not have the energy to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Part 2: Lessons Learned from the Anti-Inflammatory DietAfter starting the anti-inflammatory diet, I was able to visualize a healthier version of myself. I was confident that there was a version of me that did not have to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Weighted Blankets for Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsHealthy, restorative sleep is a must. I don't know any health expert who would disagree with this. Not getting high-quality sleep or enough sleep impacts every system of your body...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in technology, there are many options for accessing healthcare...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Emotional Support While Living With Psoriatic ArthritisWhen talking about the pain of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), we do not always mention the emotional support we need. Receiving emotional support is very necessary along the PsA...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient JourneyBeing diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by doctors or they were misdiagnosed. This delays treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Soldier On with Psoriasis ArthritisWhen Oscar, a thirty-six-year-old dedicated army officer could not keep up with his fellow trainees, he realized that something was wrong. Training as an army officer in 2012, he wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How My Power Wheelchair Makes Living with Psoriatic Arthritis Less PainfulWith the health setbacks, I have experienced over the past two years and no hope of them improving in the near future, purchasing a power wheelchair became a priority. Self-sufficiency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Side EffectsLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can involve many different treatments in an attempt to manage symptoms. One of the biggest challenges comes with also managing side effects from those drugs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m Sorry. I Don’t Have That Disease.I can’t tell you how many times I am approached about having a certain disease and wanting information on it. The conversation usually goes like this: “Hey, Jaime. You have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lessons Learned from the Anti-Inflammatory DietMonths after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I still struggled with joint pains and extreme fatigue. So, my doctor suggested that I switch my medications from Methotrexate and prescribed Prednisone...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study Finds People With Psoriatic Arthritis Have Increased Risk for LupusA recent study published in The Journal of Rheumatology has explored the potential link between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and lupus. PsA often occurs alongside psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. However...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Three Reasons Psoriatic Arthritis Demands That I NapI used to think of naps as a time to energize for a late-night out or reenergize after a wild night. Who knew they would become a way of surviving...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis & Compression GlovesHaving psoriatic arthritis is not always about the pain. Oh, who am I kidding, it is always about the pain. Psoriatic arthritis is such a hard disease to live with...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Redefining Rest With Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is two words that, for most of us, have changed how we live our daily lives. We have made adaptations and sacrifices by the dozen to be able to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments