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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Losing WeightThis is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
How Do You Feel When You Are Having A Flare?The first word that comes to my mind is miserable when I think about how you are feeling when you are having...reactions39comments
Diet Does MatterI cringe every time someone says that they will hurt no matter what they eat. Why does this bother me? Because I...reactions1comment
How to Add Mindful Relaxation to Your Pain Management RegimenMindful relaxation involves making a conscious and consistent choice to take steps to use relaxation to manage the stress, pain, and fatigue...reactionscomments
Having Psoriatic Arthritis Without Having PsoriasisUsually, when I write I do so telling about instances I have experienced in my years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic...reactions1comment
Ballet Flats Aren't Always Arthritis-Friendly ShoesThere must be 100 pairs of ballet flats in my closet. Over the years, my mum has bought me so many! She...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Changes PeoplePhotographs are the one single thing that triggers emotions and memories for me. This morning I retrieved a box marked “precious photos”...reactions30comments
I’m Not Brick and MortarIf I could voice my opinion of how living with psoriatic arthritis has really brought my true self to surface, I would...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Wins!Every now and again- probably more often than I’d really like to admit- I need a little boost. I need something to...reactionscomments
Vacation Prep 101: Know Before You GoYou’ve planned the perfect vacation. Everything is booked and paid for, all that is left is for you to go and have...reactionscomments