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Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good...

Sleep is not something that I have ever been very good with. I have suffered from insomnia since I was a young girl and have never known consistent sleep. Since...

Living with psoriatic arthritis is an ongoing challenge, as the symptoms of this chronic condition can fluctuate unpredictably. What adds an extra layer of complexity to this struggle is the...

I have lived with psoriatic arthritis now going on 10 years. It has progressed over those years with the areas infected hurting more and more. Every day is a balancing...

Day-to-day living with psoriatic arthritis can be really challenging. Simple mundane tasks can become impossible to do on a regular basis and test even the most resilient of us. Pain levels...

A diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) might change your life. I can still clearly recall my range of feelings after learning of my diagnosis. It was a journey filled with...

Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and other chronic illnesses can be an arduous journey, filled with ups and downs, trials, and tribulations. One of the most crucial aspects of this...

Test results for psoriatic arthritis are at best not easy to understand. Once you have a diagnosis of having psoriatic arthritis there are some housekeeping things to keep track of...

If you have psoriatic arthritis for any length of time you know the pain that brings. Living each day consumed in pain can bring even the best person to their...

I was so happy to be retiring and starting to travel, visiting grandkids, and being a new great-grandma. My husband also retired, so we had plans for our future. My...

Winter can be a very challenging time for those of us who experience psoriatic arthritis. Winter is often a trigger, the change of seasons, the change in weather, and the...

If you asked me to describe what a typical day is like living with psoriatic arthritis, I'd have to say there is no such thing. There are low pain days...

Sixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named her Gracie, and she was the apple of...

Which is it? Both? Is my knee pain, discomfort, and dislocation my psoriatic arthritis or is it from a fall? That is the big question on my mind today. My...

If you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident happened in December 2022. While I am now...

If you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of other health conditions as well. It seems like...

Psoriatic arthritis truly affects us in so many ways. About 20% of people who suffer from psoriasis also experience psoriatic arthritis. Hopefully, as they continue to study and research, we will...

For better or for worse. When you are with a significant other for any length of time, you are bound to encounter both better and worse. If you or your...

Many of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a news story or social media post that goes...

Caregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my PSA. Extra bending, walking, and reaching have caused...