Time Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisIf I could travel through time, I'm not sure if I would want to go back to the past or into the...reactionscomments
Hitting a Mental Wall With Psoriatic ArthritisI am struggling, my friends. Saying that out loud isn't easy. Life with psoriatic arthritis isn't always sunshine and roses - and...reactions10comments
Maintaining a Regular Sleep ScheduleSleep. Aahhhh. That ever-elusive best friend in the middle of the night. Often contradictory and in short supply, sleep makes the ultimate...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Self-EsteemFrom a mental health perspective, there comes a need to accept certain aspects of psoriatic arthritis if you want to just get...reactions3comments
Living with the Fear of Missing OutFOMO stands for fear of missing out. FOMO triggers emotions like loneliness for everyone. But for someone with psoriatic arthritis and chronic...reactions2comments
Overcoming GuiltGuilt is an emotion I struggle with daily – guilt for having to say “no,” guilt for trying to avoiding phone calls...reactions1comment
Tips for Making Doctor Appointments More SuccessfulGetting a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming. It is a chronic condition that can be challenging to...reactionscomments
Communicate Better with Your DoctorI’m the first to admit that I’ve walked out of a doctor’s office and never returned because of tears and frustration. I’m...reactions2comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Patient's Journey: The Consequences of Being UnreliableThere are a great many attributes that I admire in people: trustworthiness, loyalty, and honesty for example. Some of these are things...reactions14comments
Feeling Like a Psoriatic FailurePsoriatic arthritis impacts every part of my life. As much as I wish it wasn’t true, I’m also a realist who understands...reactions2comments
Finding and Keeping Joy While Living With Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis is hard. For most of us, it means living in pain every day or almost every day. Everyone...reactions2comments
Could My PsA Journey Be That Much Different?I had feelings of hopelessness in my early days of navigating psoriatic arthritis. When I decided to search for a community -...reactions1comment
PsA: Pitting of The NailsPitting your nails is often seen as one of the earliest signs of psoriatic arthritis. Let us start at the beginning, though...reactions1comment
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and HobbiesOne of the hardest parts of living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is dealing with its impact on your hobbies and pastimes. It...reactions5comments
Community Views: Managing a "New Normal" After a Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisLearning to live with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a process. Physical and mental activities that you used to be able to do...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
Pain: Are You Willing to Pay the Price?We’ve been lucky in my house over the past 2 years – none of us have caught COVID-19. That said, we are...reactions4comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and ShinglesThe two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune...reactionscomments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop...reactionscomments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactions1comment
