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Every now and again, you get a nice run of days when you can almost “forget” that you have a chronic illness. You go about your life, like any other...

There are several ways that a doctor can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis. Some of these include swollen fingers, joint damage, or suspect skin rashes. It isn't too often...

For the past month, my stories have been about the new addition to our family, our new granddaughter. Having a new baby brings big changes. I bet you are wondering...

Sleep, how I miss you. We used to be such good friends. When you left in the mornings, I would feel refreshed like having a good cup of coffee with...

We are all made, each and every one of us, differently. No two people are alike. Our life experiences, our bodies, and yes, even how our bodies handle psoriatic arthritis...

People think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more than entertain me, it has taught me a...

Being “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our days can’t be categorized by “sick” or “well.”...

I was determined to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner myself this year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and cookies. I was excited, thrilled! Cooking and hosting...

Work, oh this thing that we have to do to pay the bills. For some of us, it is a passion and for some of us, it is just a...

If you’ve read my diagnosis story, then you might know that it largely revolves around hearing loss as one of my first “real” symptoms. I experienced sudden hearing loss, with...

Although I didn’t receive my first diagnosis until 2001, I have been dealing with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, degenerative disc disease, and fibromyalgia since 1999. Throughout the past...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that typically affects people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition usually represented by red patches on the skin as well as...

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, I am here to tell you firsthand that if you have psoriatic arthritis, you need to be ready and...

If you’ve been diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis, you know how frustrating it is to hobble around in the morning because your ankles won’t bend. Or the pain of it “catching”...

In the past, I tried to avoid gatherings like dinner parties. I always worried I was offending the host by not going for seconds or having large portions, even if...

You may have noticed my less than subtle nod to the words of Shakespeare in the title. But sadly, beyond my love for Shakespeare, I think this says so much...

Finding the right balance between caring for your health and deciding how much of your time and energy to give to others is difficult all year long, but especially when...

The initial symptoms of psoriatic arthritis in the feet are pain, swelling, warmth, and stiffness so choosing the right shoes is very important for comfort and relief. Though choosing the...

One 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...

Perhaps 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...