Breakdown with A PurposeWhen I hear the word breakdown, I immediately think of something that is about to malfunction or break. I have said this more times than I can remember that my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Our Goals“Goals” seems to be quite the buzz word this year. Plastered all over my social media, I seem to be constantly bombarded with the questions: “What are your goals?”“What do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Lower Back PainDear back pain,I hate you.Signed,Me. When it comes to lower back pain, there really isn’t much more to say. Lower back pain is a common symptom of psoriatic arthritis. In...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why I Nominate My Husband for PsAinthoodI received my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis in 2003. That was two years after being diagnosed with psoriasis and a few months after my fibromyalgia diagnosis. At that time, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is It Psoriatic Arthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis?I have had psoriatic arthritis for over 30 years now. It took a long time for me to get the proper diagnosis. There were times I felt like my doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dodging the Germ FactoryGerms around someone with a compromised immune system are seriously no joke. Someone who is otherwise incredibly healthy can go into a complete tailspin after as little as one uncovered...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Month I Despise the MostI have a love-hate relationship with my biologic. I love it 11 out of 12 months when my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are well-managed. My skin is nearly clear, and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Where Did My Appetite Go?I'm not as much of a picky eater as most people think. Granted, I will never like pork chops or alfredo sauce. But I'm not actually that choosy when I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Spring Gardening with Psoriatic ArthritisSpring is officially here. That means new growth and time for cleaning up the flower beds after the cold winter. I love gardening. It is one thing I find relaxes...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Pain Care Kit Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Pain Care Kit Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Lift Yourself Up When You are Feeling DownPsoriatic arthritis is not only a physical battleground, but it is an emotional one as well. Anxiety and depression are (understandably) often experienced by those of us that live with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s the Point of Medical Records If Your Physician Won’t Look at Them?After I moved from Arizona to California, I had to set up my new medical team. Right off the bat I had a doctor question my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Family History and Disease Outcomes with Psoriasis and Psoriatic ArthritisBoth psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic autoimmune conditions that can be found in people all over the world. There are many factors connected with getting these diseases, sometimes lumped...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Benefits Of A Service Dog For Psoriatic ArthritisI had the privilege of speaking to a lady who had a service dog because her psoriatic arthritis was so bad, and she needed help daily. She knew that a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take That TripWhen someone in your family is stricken with PsA the thought of traveling can be terrifying, especially for the person with the disease. What if I have a flare? What...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stranger DangerChronic pain from psoriatic arthritis has at one time or another turned me into an ugly beast. No, I am not talking about how I look, but instead about how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Peaks and ValleysUpon diagnosis, I had a very linear mindset: GET BETTER. That’s all I thought about. I had a mindset that I would take my medicine and get better. That was...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My PsA Spirit Animal Is a Cross Between a Snail and a Road RunnerI recently ran across a silly Facebook quiz saying that it would tell me what my spirit animal was. I didn’t bother taking it because I already know what it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips To Make Life Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierI just turned 61 this month and have been dealing with my disease for over 55 of those years. I have been living with pain, fatigue and emotional stress for as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Blood Sugar QuestionsI want to preface this article with the fact that I do NOT have diagnosed diabetes of any kind (Type 1, 2, or 1.5). If you have diagnosed diabetes or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
