Managing Expectations and Societal Pressures with Psoriatic ArthritisWe live in a “go big or go home” world. Television and social media constantly serve up images of a lifestyle of...reactions21comments
Can Psoriatic Arthritis Cause Vertigo?I was walking through a busy train station the first time my vertigo hit. There were tons of people walking around me...reactions8comments
4 Tips for an Easier Transition to a New BiologicFinding your way to a new medication, especially a biologic, is frustrating and often lengthy. Depending on your current dosing schedule, it...reactions2comments
I Feel Like I Never Recovered from That FlareI feel like I never truly recovered from some of my worst flares. There seem to be elements of them that linger...reactions5comments
Why I Decided to Take a Break from AdvocatingIt’s been over a year since I started advocating for and on behalf of the chronically ill. True enough, it has been...reactions1comment
Facing My FearsNo one should live in fear. It's a vulnerable and troubled place to live. Sadly, most of us who suffer from chronic...reactionscomments
Community Views: Support When FlaringLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means going through periods of flares. These times of worsening symptoms are rough. A true struggle with...reactions4comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and GlutenThe jury is still out on eliminating gluten — a complex protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. In a small number...reactionscomments
Laughter Can Be Your Best MedicineSometimes, laughter really is the best medicine. And when you have psoriatic arthritis, easing pain and relieving stress is always welcome. In August...reactionscomments
When Life Gives You Lemons…You know the saying: "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." But with a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the...reactionscomments
Finding My Sleep Pattern and Experiencing a Restorative SleepWhen I was combatting pain with prescription pain pills, I either slept all the time or not at all. There was no in-between. There...reactionscomments
A Blissful Night's SleepI roll over and the bright red lights on my alarm clock look mockingly back. Yes, it’s 2 am. Yes, I’m still...reactionscomments
Speak Up and Advocate!Do you live with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Consider speaking up! I have had psoriasis for 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for...reactionscomments
Natural Methods to Help Psoriatic Arthritis PainI have had psoriasis for 56 years and psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years. I recently had to stop treatments because of health...reactions4comments
Community Views: A Good Day with Psoriatic ArthritisThere is so much to consider daily. We know that managing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can significantly impact the quality of life. It's...reactionscomments
When Comfort Trumps Being FashionableIn my life prior to living with chronic pain, I looked forward to getting dressed every day. I not only enjoyed putting...reactionscomments
Drinking Water to Help with PsAIf you're like me, creating healthy habits isn't so easy. I've tried a gluten-free diet, a vegetarian diet, and even a modified...reactions5comments
What’s Next? Newly Diagnosed with PsADiagnoses can come in many forms and take on various weights. A diagnosis for the common cold, for instance, may provide to be...reactionscomments
Redefining the “It" in “It Will Get Better”If you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, get ready to hear what those of us who have been living with...reactions1comment
Five Tips for Paying for PsA TreatmentManaging a chronic disease, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), is challenging enough without having to think about paying for PsA treatment or...reactionscomments
