What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...reactionscomments
What is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What is Psoriatic Arthritis Mutilans?Psoriatic arthritis mutilans is a rare but severely disabling form of psoriatic arthritis. While there is some debate about the actual clinical definition of arthritis mutilans, there is no doubt...reactionscomments
Storming Capitol Hill to Make a DifferenceIn early April 2019, I had the extreme honor to attend Capitol Hill with the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) to advocate for the psoriatic disease community. This was the third...reactionscomments
Things I Wish People Understood About Psoriatic ArthritisI don’t expect everyone I meet to research my chronic illnesses. They don’t need to become a scholar of psoriatic diseases. However, it would be nice if they would take...reactions12comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
