Three's A Crowd: Arthritis Was Ruining My FriendshipsA recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives me of my confidence and interferes with relationships... By Joel Nelson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Cannabis Help With Psoriatic Arthritis?I grew up in the ’60s and '70s, need I say more? Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant used primarily... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Panic. Listen and Learn.Whenever there’s a large-scale health crisis, the natural inclination is to panic for the well-being of our loved ones with compromised immune systems. The funny thing is, in my experience... By Heidi Hedquist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fatigue: The Underestimated Symptom in Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic condition characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin and inflammation in the joints, causing pain, swelling and stiffness. But there is another hidden... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Unexpected Telehealth VisitIn late April 2020, I had an office visit scheduled with my rheumatologist. I actually considered postponing the appointment because my psoriatic arthritis was being well managed. I really didn’t... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience Treating Psoriatic Arthritis With Medical MarijuanaAround 4 or 5 years ago, my daughter took notice of the number of pills I took on a daily basis. There were two muscle relaxers, two for pain that... By Jim Snedden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Knee PainPsoriatic arthritis picks its fights in many areas of the body. For me, my neck is the most painful, followed by my back. Most inconvenient, however, is when my disease... By Joel Nelson5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within the last month of taking the survey. Along... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness – How Others See Only Small SnapshotsI was watching a cop show the other day and one of those obligatory, “drug addled-club goers rave” scenes came on. You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Self-Advocating TipsWhen suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can definitely get a little messy at times. This... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis: Imagine IfAs a psoriatic arthritis patient, one of the things I struggle with is feeling like my family and friends really “understand” what my life is like with chronic diseases. Psychologically... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Ask The Advocate: Real PsA Diagnosis StoriesFor those with psoriatic arthritis, the condition can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches to all different... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sausage Fingers and the Validation I Never Knew I NeededWe live in a social media world. Many of our life-defining moments are posted online for anyone and everyone to see. One of the things I’m most self-conscious about is... By Holland4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside LupusThe journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with many other conditions. Because of this, it can... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Moving with Psoriatic ArthritisSo, I moved in August. I am at the point in my diagnosis, where I know I need to work a day, rest a day. I do this every weekend... By Jim Snedden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Does COVID-19 Impact Biologic Treatments?According to a small study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, findings suggest that the baseline use of biologics is not associated with worse COVID-19 outcomes. While this... By Jaime Lyn Moy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don’t Stress Your Next FlareYou know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you feel you finally have a handle on your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Flare ManagementWe know the main symptoms of PsA include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, and skin rash. PsA is a chronic condition with no known cure, but symptoms can improve for... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments