The Holidays Are Bringing Added Stress To My Psoriatic ArthritisAs I was traveling alone the other day, I got to thinking of the upcoming holidays and how much-added stress can bring on during the "festive" season. If I was...reactionscomments
Accept Where You Are in Your Psoriatic Arthritis JourneyI’ve never been a person that knows how to be content. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been this way. Like many young teens, I wanted to be...reactions6comments
PsA Advice: Small Changes Make A Big DifferenceI have often said that the so-called small things in life are the most important. For truly the big things are nothing but accumulations of the small stuff. Bearing that...reactions1comment
The Added Pains of Explaining Psoriatic ArthritisIt is hard enough to live with the physical challenges of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) like fatigue, pain, and stiffness. However, having to frequently explain the reason for your symptoms and...reactions24comments
Help! My Fingers Look like Sausages!My journey with psoriatic disease began with two seemingly unrelated symptoms, scalp flaking and stabbing pain in my little finger. They were symptoms that were each troublesome on their own...reactionscomments
How To Crawl Your Way Out of a Productivity SlumpChronic illness sufferers face so many symptoms every day. What still frustrates me the most after my diagnosis of fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis is the constant fatigue and exhaustion. It...reactions4comments
Tinnitus And Its Connection to Psoriatic ArthritisThere is growing evidence that people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may be at risk for hearing problems. In fact, research shows that people living with PsA are more likely to...reactionscomments
An Experience with PsA and CBD OilOh, how the world is a-changing. Just a few years ago, the idea of CBD oil is widely used to treat a variety of symptoms was simply too far fetched...reactions5comments
From Hip Pain To Finger PainI was shocked at the responses to my last article about hip pain. There were no bad responses at all. All the responses shared how many people have lived and...reactions35comments
Going For An X-Ray? Here’s What To ExpectFirst off, do you know what an x-ray is? This is something that has been around for years. X-rays look inside the body without having a doctor cut you. So...reactions4comments
Play the Long Game with Psoriatic ArthritisEven if you’ve only been in the psoriatic arthritis world for a hot minute, you’ve probably seen the commercials featuring professional golfer, Phil Mickelson. I know, I know. In many...reactions2comments
This Too Shall Pass: A Mantra To Survive Your Worst DaysDealing with excruciating pain is not new for chronic illness sufferers. In fact, coping with it is already a part of our daily routine. Worse, most of us pray to...reactions1comment
A Psoriatic Life: Tips For Your Loved OnesToday we are going to look at things from a different perspective. By the time we are done, my hope is that you will share this article with your loved...reactions2comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Dilemma: It's Okay to Accept HelpI've always been able to count on my recliner to provide me with at least some degree of relief, especially from lower back pain. Sitting there today, I continued to...reactionscomments
How You Responded to Your Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisPsoriatic arthritis is a common comorbidity of psoriasis. PsA can lead to permanent damage to bones and joints, especially if untreated. Currently, no diagnostic test for PsA exists. Thankfully, validated...reactions2comments
Beyond Exhaustion: How Life Changes with FatigueFatigue: It’s not “just being tired”, and it’s an experience that individuals living with a chronic health condition know all too well. Fatigue can impact every aspect of daily life...reactions2comments
Fatigue, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Biologics: Oh My!I live in a perpetual state of tired. Can you relate? I’m so tired of being tired. Fatigue is commonly associated with psoriatic arthritis. It’s also a common side effect...reactions1comment
Concentrating on Brain FogBrain fog is my sworn enemy. It clouds my daily life, every day. It is the one symptom that never goes away. Every single day, I forget the simplest things:...reactions2comments
Entry in My Diary: Living With Psoriatic Arthritis and PsoriasisMy main goal in writing this journal is to keep a documented record of my thoughts, feelings, mood and pain associated with my disease. 7:00 AM: I just woke up...reactionscomments
Managing the Foot Pain of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis comes with its own set of diverse symptoms, potentially including fatigue, pain, psoriasis, nail changes, and more. PsA is characterized by inflammation throughout the body. This often leads...reactions11comments