Finding the Magic FormulaWhen I was little, I used to believe in fairies, magic, and pots of gold at the end of every rainbow. Somehow...reactions11comments
7 Things You Need to Live in a College Dorm with ArthritisThe day I got my college acceptance letter in the mail, I started fantasizing what life would be like come September. I...reactionscomments
Emotional Well-BeingMental health and wellbeing is something that as time has gone on has become highlighted and more awareness have been created. I...reactions3comments
Let's Talk: Sex, Relationships, and PsAWe know that romantic relationships and intimacy have a very real impact on emotional health. Share your story in our easy and...reactionscomments
If I Were to Design a Psoriatic Arthritis Fashion DollI don’t know about you, but my heart goes pitter patter every time I see a doll manufacturer include someone with a...reactionscomments
Did I Actually Ask For Help?“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw, decorated playwright. For a...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Significant Other You Are Getting Worse?I walked into the grocery store the other day and couldn’t move because the pain was so sharp in my leg; that...reactions4comments
Experiences with LeflunomideBy definition, leflunomide is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) usually prescribed in daily maintenance doses of 10 or 20 mg. Leflunomide is...reactions5comments
Self-Care Is Not EarnedPrior to PsA, I felt that I earned the right to spend extra time and money on my physical and mental health...reactionscomments
5 Do's for Life with Psoriatic ArthritisThere is nothing I love more than a good list. Short, to the point, and filled with great information. Lists can dampen...reactionscomments
Am I Next?Am I next? Is this going to happen to me? It’s impossible not to think it when you’re faced with a relative...reactionscomments
You Are WorthwhileThrough my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Just Keep MovingThis is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the...reactionscomments
