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When 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...

An 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...

Managing 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...

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...

I’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...

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...

Psoriatic 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...

Psoriasis is a generally known disease and those who struggle with it can recognize the condition and know the problems that come with it including a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis...

I was walking through a busy train station the first time my vertigo hit. There were tons of people walking around me and at any moment, I felt like I...

October hosts two great distinctions for two special chronic conditions. It not only has World Psoriasis Day which is celebrated on October 29th of each year but it also has...

I used to believe that I was an easy-going person. To my surprise, chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia proved me wrong! As it turns out, I am a...

Hard question: Do you ever think about why you advocate? I ask this question and I really want you to think about it. What does it mean to advocate? Do...

If I went to the doctor today, I’m sure she would have some serious questions for me about the condition of my body. Given the fact that she knows my...

To be honest, I can’t tell the difference. For 35 years, I have had psoriatic arthritis and just two years ago became diagnosed with fibromyalgia. One thing I do know, is...

Just checked the calendar and it’s time to start the process. What a process it is! First, it’s time to call the pharmacy. My pharmacy is controlled by Illinois Medicaid...

I was invited to a wellness weekend by a local chiropractor in Lake Como, Wisconsin. At the time, I wasn't really what to expect, but I was intrigued. My expectation...

No sugar. No dairy. No gluten. No carbs. No...You fill in the blank. We’ve all heard advice – solicited and unsolicited – about what to eat to help psoriatic arthritis...

Last weekend I sat on a patient panel (with 1 other patient) in front of 103 resident dermatologists at their conference in Philadelphia. I was supposed to talk more about...

It’s time to start putting together my fall wardrobe. Unlike my life before psoriatic arthritis, my autumn outfits are chosen less by what’s in style and more by what makes...

I am one lucky lady. My husband’s parents owned Chinese restaurants while he was growing up. Thankfully, he took over most of the kitchen duties after we were married, even...