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Self-blaming a psoriatic arthritis flare. We have all done it. Some more than others, but at one time or another we have all blamed a flare on something we think...

Every single person reading this has been affected by the current global pandemic, even if you personally have not been diagnosed with the virus. Whether you’re suffering from job loss...

Weight is a very sensitive topic for many people. I am one of those people. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and I am really not a...

Sometimes, looking good helps me feel a little better. Granted, squeezing my swollen feet into pinchy shoes won't help. And during a flare-up, as long as I'm presentable, it's good...

There are so many people in the United States who can’t afford medical care. Sometimes we have good insurance, but then the high deductible gets in the way, which causes...

The Social Security Administration is a branch of the U.S. federal government that provides disability benefits to people who cannot work due to long-term disability. The benefits are paid through...

When I was young, I looked at life within very clear chunks of time. In grade school, time revolved around holidays-Christmas break, summer vacation, and of course, my birthday. As...

I will never forget the day I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. On one hand, I was surprised to have been diagnosed with yet another chronic illness so quickly after...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a progressive autoimmune disorder that can lead to permanent and debilitating joint damage. In PsA, immune cells are activated and produce too much of certain proteins...

My psoriatic arthritis journey started about seven years ago. Where I tend to feel the most pain and have the most difficulty would have to be my lower back. Not...

Life with psoriatic arthritis certainly has its ups and downs. There are times when your pain and other symptoms are minimal. While they still affect you, you're able to make...

"You cannot pour from an empty cup". This might be one of my most favorite sayings. This quote has taught me so much about life. Most importantly, the lesson about...

If you have been following my articles, then you are aware that I have been having trouble with my left knee. The pain has progressively gotten worse. My doctor thought...

I must confess that I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The reason is that I, like most people, are guilty of setting unrealistic expectations or unattainable goals...

Psoriatic arthritis causes the body’s immune system to attack itself. The bad part for us is that it even attacks our healthy tissues. My body has been attacking itself for over...

When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I grow older? That was what my father had...

There is no one way to feel when you find out you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Some people feel a range of emotions all at once. Some people feel one...

How I define a good day while living with psoriatic arthritis? Especially since so much has changed since my original diagnosis. One might assume it changed due to living with...

The only real thing to do with brain fog is to try to work around it. Is it frustrating? Absolutely. Honestly, though, I haven’t found any kind of magical solution...

Distractions are a valuable way to cope with pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis when nothing else seems to help. Some of my favorite distractions are crocheting and digital painting...