Fearing the Judgement of Loved OnesHave you ever decided not to tell your loved ones something about your health out of fear of judgment? I know I...reactions2comments
Maintaining a Regular Sleep ScheduleSleep. Aahhhh. That ever-elusive best friend in the middle of the night. Often contradictory and in short supply, sleep makes the ultimate...reactions3comments
What Is a Citrate-Free Biologic?From topical treatments to light therapy to oral or injected medications, there are many approaches to treatment for psoriatic arthritis. One such...reactionscomments
Working Out While On Vacation At The BeachIt’s that time of year again; family trips, beaches, pools, and water-parks. This is the time of year we all get lazy...reactionscomments
Relationships: Sharing the Psoriatic Arthritis BurdenMost people go into relationships with the expectation that the “relationship scales” would be pretty evenly balanced. One person’s strengths will complement...reactions2comments
Summer Fever and Foot PainThe sun is shining. The birds are singing and the scent of fresh blossoms waft gently in my open windows. Can you...reactions30comments
The Importance of Online FriendsArthritis has given me lots of things over the years: joint damage, fatigue, and headaches over planning for the future. But not...reactions5comments
Caregiving When You Have PsALet's face it we are all getting older. Having psoriatic arthritis when your body is getting older is definitely not any fun...reactionscomments
Strength Training For The 60+ Woman With Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for 35 years now. As we all know this disease can affect all our joints and each...reactionscomments
Nothing Lasts ForeverUnless a cure is found, I will have psoriatic arthritis for the rest of my life. However, as I have learned since...reactionscomments
Chronic Pain and ParentingParenting at its very best is...well- I am not really sure what exactly the correct word would be to describe parenting. In...reactions2comments
10 Things You Should Know About Autoimmune DiseaseI started the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis at the age of 25. I didn’t get a proper diagnosis until 25 years later. I...reactions11comments
Game of BonesI don’t watch much television. When I am feeling well, I am on the go. However, for the past six months, I...reactionscomments
PsA Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Functional Medicine for Psoriatic ArthritisBy definition, functional medicine is medical practice or treatments that focus on optimal functioning of the body and its organs, usually involving...reactions2comments
3 Ways (Other Than Pain) Arthritis Affects my Ability to WorkThe demands of a career can be a lot to handle when we've already got our hands full caring for our health...reactions4comments
What is Sacroiliitis?Sacroiliitis is inflammation in one or both of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. These are the two joints – one on either side...reactions15comments
Living with PsA A to ZAnnoying Seriously! Flares always occur at the most inconvenient times and they hurt like heck! Baffling Just when I think I have...reactionscomments
Does Your Medical Insurance Really Matter?I have had some different types of insurance since 1963, so I am going to say yes medical insurance does matter. I think...reactionscomments
Flare or No Flare, Life Still Goes OnThere was a time when I thought just getting through a severe flare with my sanity was enough. But it wasn’t! Throughout...reactionscomments