What Are Foods To Help Psoriatic Arthritis Inflammation?Do you know what our Mediterranean friends consume in their diet? Throughout history, their baseline has always been vegetables, fruits, whole grains...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
