You Are WorthwhileThrough my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it often having a tale of "stop complaining," or... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another IssueAs I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related to this disease, it doesn’t mean that I... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Now I Understand the "Heartbreak of Psoriasis"When I first came face to face with the “heartbreak of psoriasis” it was January of 1996. I had not been married for more than a month. Standing up to... By Melissa Withem-Voss2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Head, Shoulder, Knees and ToesI recently babysat a preschooler, and while we were playing and dancing to my age-appropriate playlist, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” came on. As I ran after the... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
TENS Unit for Psoriatic ArthritisThere are so many suggestions when it comes to dealing with joint pain. Soak in warm water, use an electric blanket or a heating pad just to name a few... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Inconspicuous Mobility AidIf you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand how gravity worked. While I am a bit... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with BiologicsLiving with psoriatic arthritis comes with it a million difficult decisions. They range from seemingly simple decisions, “Does my body need to rest today, or should I be up and... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't You Forget About UsAlright, those we love with PsA listen up. We made an unwritten commitment to you to support you through thick and thin, flares and remission and everything in between. We... By Heidi Hedquist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Just Keep MovingThis is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the pain. Keep moving. Don’t give in. I tell... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being Overwhelmed by Elimination DietsOne sip of beer and I can already feel a throbbing in my fingers. The sugar and cream in coffee do a number on my joints. Sometimes, I swear I... By Elizabeth Medeiros2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed With Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving news of a psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis can often be jarring. When you get the news, you may not know what to do next. The good news is that... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making up for Lost TimeDepending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone feels so surreal, I mean seriously, how the... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This past week I had a new experience. My... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What to Consider Before Getting a PetPets are truly wonderful. My dog and cats keep me company when I am unable to join my family for an outing. They comfort me when I am in pain... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Moving From State to StateWhen you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I try not to push my body that hard... By Vickie Wilkerson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Losing WeightThis is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our modern lifestyles in general. We live fast-paced lives, we... By ClairG3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cat's Claw for Psoriatic ArthritisIn my unending quest to find ways to manage my psoriatic arthritis symptoms in any (valid) way possible, I ran across an ancient supplement called cat’s claw. Not one to... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Need My Beauty SleepI know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It is a tired that is deep down in... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Part Plan to Manage Psoriatic ArthritisWhen it comes to managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes all of the options can feel a bit overwhelming. Weighing the pros and cons of each choice makes the “list-maker” in me... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Brain Fog Makes it Hard to FunctionThere are days I wonder how I made it through college while I was flaring. I have many memories of being hours deep into simple homework assignments, frustrated beyond belief... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments