Exercising When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the things that makes me mad when I go see most doctors is that they all strictly talk to me about losing weight. I know I need to... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
How to Use a Bullet Journal to Manage Your Psoriatic ArthritisPerhaps you have been living under a rock (like me) and haven’t heard of bullet journaling. Yes, it’s a thing! No, it doesn’t involve bullets, or even actual journaling if... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Overcoming the Pain of Psoriatic Arthritis Is Sometimes Worth ItOne thing I have been for a long time now is a fighter. I am not talking about the violent kind. I am a fighter when it comes to my... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Why Is It so Hard to Ask for Help?Over the past twenty years, I have learned how to share my life with chronic pain. Not just from psoriatic arthritis but my other chronic illnesses as well. I have... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
After a Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis, Where Did I Go?Psoriatic arthritis came like a thief in the night and took something that I thought was untouchable: myself. Talk about a humbling lesson in life. Sitting, paging through a local... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Four Ways Psoriatic Arthritis Filled My Life with FearBefore psoriatic arthritis, I loved life. I laughed, I played and was always up for an adventure. Life was fun and I was happy. I began noticing a change in... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Survival Tips for the HolidaysSing it with me! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? Is wonderful the word you would use for it? Perhaps stressful? Or painful? Or dreadful?... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not Everything That "Pains" Is Psoriatic ArthritisAfter attending a very interesting talk by a rheumatologist, it left me with a lot to think about. Not everything that pains me is a result of my psoriatic arthritis... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With: Chronic Conditions & DatingHow does living with chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis impact dating? Hear from four Health Union contributors: Marisa Lauren Troy, who lives with inflammatory bowel disease; Alisha Bridges, who lives... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Behind the Scenes: The Real Impact of Psoriatic ArthritisWhat does daily life with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) really look like? Living with PsA is not just about coping with symptoms like chronic fatigue, joint pain, and skin lesions. PsA... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Coping with the UnknownThe science of psoriatic arthritis has come a long way, especially in recent years. There have been amazing advancements in understanding how the disease progresses and how we can more... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Winter Is ComingI am a big Game of Thrones fan. So big in fact that I have either bought the series or asked for them as gifts. If you watched any part... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Are You a Patient Advocate or a Patient Expert?I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 35 years. I have talked to countless medical professionals over the years all who have asked me numerous questions... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Joy and Danger of Taking a Stroll Down Memory LaneWhen I am in pain, a stroll down memory lane can be a good thing or a bad thing. It’s great when I am able to focus on the good... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When We Know Better, We Do BetterAn age-old adage. One that has found its way into my daily life and has become a way of thinking and my personal mantra. The routine started with the following... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Juggling Life on a UnicycleManaging life with psoriatic arthritis is demanding of both our physical strength and mental resilience. We juggle medication and appointments with test results and questions. Not to mention the hours... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Am I Having a Flare?I was talking on the phone with a friend the other day after I had, once again, canceled our plans. Yes, she was empathetic and is a great friend. She... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Communicate Better with Your DoctorI’m the first to admit that I’ve walked out of a doctor’s office and never returned because of tears and frustration. I’m also okay admitting that probably isn’t the best... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Acupuncture: Myth or Magic?Growing up my mother always discounted acupuncture, chiropractors, and anything that wasn't traditional medicine. Soon after I got married, my wife hurt her back and decided to go to her... By Jim Snedden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Getting Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosedPsoriatic arthritis is nothing fun. I have had it for the last six years. It started in my lower back. For the longest time, I thought the pain had to... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments