Don’t Worry, Be HappyI had the honor of attending a health conference last week. It was very powerful. I met old and new friends. One of the ladies I met last year asked...reactionscomments
Making Peace with Your Psoriatic ArthritisLife is full of all kinds of chaos. Some of it is the wonderful, life-fulfilling kind. But then there is the other kind: chronic illness chaos. The nature of life...reactionscomments
Chiroflow Pillow and Hemp Balm - Your Community RecommendationsIn our last community recommendations article, we reviewed the TENS unit, Hurry Cane, Zensah sleeve, and Biotin. We started this series to share favorite products from the community (as we...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis: Not Just Joints and SkinFor a few years now, I’ve noticed that I have a hard time hearing my husband. (Cue all the jokes you want, but it actually was not selective hearing!) Asking...reactions1comment
Planning for College and a Career with ArthritisMy high school graduation was one of my proudest moments. I excelled at school and received many honors, and was excited to go to college. While I didn't expect it...reactionscomments
Tips for Coping on Difficult DaysDifficult days feel more like the norm these days rather than the occasional occurrence. Even though there is so much to love about my life, sometimes difficult days can make...reactions1comment
Fat, Female, and Over-Fifty – Being Dismissed by Your DoctorOn our forum the other day one woman expressed that her Doctor was not taking her chronic pain seriously. Multiple women chimed in, having experienced the same dismissive attitude from...reactions5comments
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...reactionscomments
PsA and Your LegsPsoriatic arthritis can develop in any areas that you have joints in your body. The most common areas are usually in your back or your hips. However, any joints in...reactions2comments
Daily Life with Psoriatic ArthritisWhat does daily life with psoriatic arthritis look like? What does it feel like? With so many symptoms and side effects, how does this affect what daily life looks like...reactions25comments
An Expert Weighs in on PsA Hearing LossWhile psoriatic arthritis is often associated with pain and swelling in the joints, many patients also experience other related health issues, called comorbidities, which can affect the eyes, liver, heart...reactions3comments
A Letter to MyselfPsoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses have done much more than inflict pain on my body. They have also changed how I live, altered my future plans, financially robbed...reactions1comment
Guided Meditation for Stress ReductionMeditation has been shown to have multiple benefits on a person’s health, both physical and emotional. Regular meditation can help relieve pain, increase positive emotions, and improve memory and concentration...reactionscomments
The Fatigue FactorWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or any other chronic illness, I am sure you have heard your fair share of bad advice. If you haven’t, hold tight, because it will...reactionscomments
Behind the Scenes: A Look at Daily Life as a Psoriatic Arthritis PatientThe best way to raise awareness about life with psoriatic arthritis is to dispel misconceptions and show a real look at the life of a psoriatic arthritis patient. With that...reactions13comments
Loved Ones with Arthritis Need Gentle HugsAs I child, I was very stand-offish. I didn't seem as cuddly as other children and didn't enjoy tickle fights as much as others. While classmates would hug each other...reactionscomments
Advocating for a Positive Patient OutcomesDid you know that insurance companies can deny treatment that your doctor deems appropriate until you’ve tried and failed other medications (known as step therapy), without a good reason as...reactionscomments
Introducing our New Accessibility FeatureYou may have noticed that we added a new accessibility feature to our websites. This feature will allow community members to change the size, color, or contrast of the text...reactionscomments
The Emotional Effects of a FlareArrggghhh. The dreaded word. Flare. There, I said it. Hard to describe, but I know it like I know my own name. We are intimately connected, my flares and I...reactions4comments
Thriving With Psoriatic ArthritisMay 1st marked the beginning of Arthritis Awareness Month. The National Psoriasis Foundation has an Instagram campaign with the hashtag #HowIThriveWithPsA, and I had grand ideas of showing arthritis who’s...reactionscomments