In America: What’s That?Asking for help can feel stir feelings of failure. Canceling plans brings on the self-consciousness of seeming unreliable. Treatment options are overwhelming, and disease progression is a constant fear. These are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Spinoff of The Spoon Theory & Psoriatic ArthritisYou may have heard the term “spoonie” when talking about autoimmune diseases. It unites patients with chronic illnesses and helps explain fatigue and the loss of control and freedom patients... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Psoriatic Pain & Psoriatic WeaknessOver the course of human history, we have learned to view pain as a weakness. As in, we aren’t “strong” enough to overcome or push through the pain. We are... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Real Story & Real Life With Psoriatic ArthritisFor 30 years, I have had to endure the silent enemy of psoriatic arthritis. When did I notice that something was wrong? As a young adult, something always hurt me... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Living in the Age of TelehealthI recently had the opportunity to have a telehealth appointment with my rheumatologist. I was happy that my doctor’s office offered this as an option at this time as a... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Forgetful Fingers With Psoriatic ArthritisIs it just me? Surely it cannot be just me, whose fingers seem to forget how to work properly when flare season arrives. My agile limbs suddenly seem slower and... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Your Life Is Not On CountdownI’m lying on my bed in the darkness. It’s nighttime and, as usual, my mind is crowded with thoughts such as, "How did today go? Why did that lady at... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
One Painful Day That’s Lasted 8 yearsA couple of years back, I wrote a story for inflammatoryboweldisease.net. It starts off, “Every painful step is a painful reminder that I still have Crohn’s disease.” The piece detailed... By Holland3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mother's Day With Psoriatic ArthritisLast year's Mother's Day weekend was one of the best I have had in a long time. At the same time, the psoriatic arthritis seemed to be at its worst... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PsA Woes: Conflicting Emotions & ContradictionsEveryone has a need to be understood. For those of us with psoriatic arthritis, we have a need to have others understand what it's like to live every single day... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!I hope you understand how much we appreciate you taking time out of your day to help us better understand how psoriatic arthritis impacts daily life. Your experiences, your insight... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Real Stories & Strange Symptoms of Psoriatic ArthritisLiving with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what about those strange unexplained symptoms of psoriatic arthritis?... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Psoriatic Disease, I Abhor YouAbhor. Its official definition is a verb and means “regard with disgust or hatred.” My definition is so much more. There are many words that come to mind when I... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Knee PainPsoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about seven years ago. It is mainly located in... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Psoriatic Woes: Do You Mind Repeating Yourself?I have had psoriasis since 1996, partnered with psoriatic arthritis. Recently, I've attended my niece's wedding. My daughter is a junior flower girl and I am looking forward to taking... By Melissa Withem-Voss4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 (and on a good day, accepts) the reality... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Privacy Concerns When Using Telehealth ServicesTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments