Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Psoriatic Arthritis by How They Look“But you don’t look sick!” Whenever I hear those words, I want to respond with: “That’s because I am sick, not ugly!”...reactions32comments
3 Steps to Protect Your Mental HealthThere is an unending array of emotions that any individual can carry: joy, love, hardship, loss, and pain. From the heights of...reactionscomments
Baby It's Cold Outside! How Cold Weather Affects my PsASometimes it seems as though my right knee is a weather barometer. I'm telling you when the weather is bad, so are...reactionscomments
Enjoying the Freedom My Mobility Aid ProvidesWalking and standing are not easy for me. That is also not an easy thing to admit freely. For the past 10...reactionscomments
Community Views: AcupunctureLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) means living with pain. The inflammation of the joints and connective tissues causes discomfort. You often have...reactions5comments
The Unique Challenges of PsA in Young Adults“You’re young, why are you sitting down?” Those are the words 30-year-old Aimee Prez says she often hears from people who don’t...reactionscomments
How Music Helps Me Cope With Psoriatic ArthritisI cannot emphasize enough how much I love music. Not just listening to it, but also playing music and reading about musicians...reactions5comments
7 Reasons I’m Glad I have Psoriatic ArthritisI have lived with psoriatic arthritis for so long that it’s hard to imagine life without chronic pain. At 53, psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Incomplete Information About Psoriatic ArthritisEven with the influx of information about psoriatic disease, there remains a difference between what people think or assume about psoriatic arthritis and...reactions15comments
Autoimmune Myositis versus Psoriatic Arthritis: Similarities & Differences“Myopathy” is a term that means muscle disease. Inflammatory muscle diseases include polymyositis (literally, “inflammation of many muscles”) and dermatomyositis (“inflammation of...reactionscomments
Balance Problems and Psoriatic ArthritisI’m no stranger to falling. Up the steps, down the steps, even simply walking-I’ve hit the ground more times than I can...reactions15comments
Tips for Getting Through a Psoriatic Arthritis FlareAcceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it...reactionscomments
Coping Each DayI've had psoriasis since the age of 5. That's right - 5. At a very young age, I experienced discrimination that many...reactionscomments
Reading Books and Pain ManagementEver since I was young, reading books has always been one of my hobbies. Now that we're all stuck at home in...reactions8comments
Eye Care & PsA: Taking Care of My Baby BluesI have a love-hate relationship with my eyes. My baby blues are one of my favorite physical attributes, but they like to...reactionscomments
Be Kind To You: Easy Exercises at HomeThe decision to keep moving and incorporate gentle exercising into your lifestyle can be one of the best treatments for joint stiffness...reactions1comment
Mental Health & Chronic Pain with Dr. Karl Sperber, Clinical PsychologistChronic pain, one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care, has been linked to activity limitations, dependence on opioids, anxiety...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and FibromyalgiaI have to admit. I’m. So. Confused. Which, more often than not these days, seems to be a perpetual state rather than...reactions15comments
Finding Friends & Support Within The Psoriatic Disease JourneySince the age of 5, finding and keeping friends has always been a unique challenge for me. You see, I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
So Exhausted! Managing Fatigue with Psoriatic ArthritisFatigue can often be one of the most frustrating and confusing phenomena those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience. It's not uncommon to...reactionscomments
