Nursing a Psoriatic Arthritis HangoverI have to admit, the term hangover has really taken on a different meaning since my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. Don't get...reactions19comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly DiagnosedIt can often be very difficult to know what to ask or even where to begin when you have questions for your...reactions2comments
We Are All Different: A Look at Variations in Psoriatic ArthritisWe are all made, each and every one of us, differently. No two people are alike. Our life experiences, our bodies, and...reactions12comments
I Believe You When You Say You're in PainDo you ever worry that people think you might be faking your pain? I constantly worry about that! I think I feel...reactions1comment
My Psoriatic Arthritis Friendly Dream KitchenMy husband and I have been busy redecorating and improving the accessibility of our home. Unfortunately, as renters, we are limited in...reactionscomments
What Were They Thinking?I started experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms when I was in my early twenties. Like so many people who live with PsA, it...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Make Me Feel Both Older And Younger Than I AmDo you feel your age? For example, I am 52, yet there are days when psoriatic arthritis makes me feel like I...reactionscomments
Telling My PsA Story, My WayIt all started when I was 5 years old. My whole body was covered with flakes. I was scaly. I had itchy...reactionscomments
Making Healthy Choices When You Feel Like GarbageI noticed the signs a few months ago. The routine has now become all too familiar to me. I’d go sometimes weeks...reactions2comments
Pets Can Bring Us Love or Cause Us PainHaving had psoriatic arthritis for the last eight years, I have been much more aware of my surroundings. I am always scared...reactionscomments
The Worries Of PsA ProgressionI just recently had to have surgery on my left knee to repair a torn meniscus. When that knee pain started, it...reactionscomments
Relearning The Art of Pacing Myself with PsAPacing oneself is to do something at a speed that is steady. It allows someone to continue without becoming too tired. The...reactionscomments
Nobody Knew My Pain Like My Late Doctor, Rocky the Cat.The best doctor I ever had recently passed away. He cared for me for 21 years. He was unlike most physicians for...reactionscomments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
How to Navigate Online Ratings of DoctorsThe internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to finding doctors. And oddly enough- sometimes they're very similar...reactionscomments
Forgive YourselfForgiving someone else it’s normally easier than forgiving ourselves, how interesting! I work with people who go through a lot of suffering...reactionscomments
When Healthcare Providers Do Not Show UnderstandingIf you’re living with psoriatic arthritis, chances are regular visits with your rheumatologist are a routine part of your life. In an...reactionscomments
A Psoriatic Spring Cleanse: Reduce InflammationEditor's note: This article represents the individual experiences of this author; what works for one may not work for others. Only you...reactionscomments
Embracing Fear: Life With Psoriatic ArthritisI was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 30 years ago. I remember feeling relief at the time. There was a name for what...reactionscomments
Accepting The Life I Have Now, Even If It Is Not The One I Want“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things...reactions7comments