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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want to be in the workforce. Additionally, and depending...reactions3comments
Saving Money for a PsA DayCo-pays, special dietary needs, massages, alternative therapies, whenever a family is impacted by psoriatic arthritis a whole slew of unexpected costs tend to come along with it. Even the most...reactionscomments
Balance Problems and Psoriatic ArthritisI’m no stranger to falling. Up the steps, down the steps, even simply walking-I’ve hit the ground more times than I can even begin to count in a month's time...reactions15comments
Predicting The WeatherThe strongest man in my life growing up was my grandfather. When I was younger I used to hear my grandfather say that he could feel a storm brewing. I...reactionscomments
Halfway is A-OKSometimes it’s ok to do things halfway. Life of a caregiver can be extremely busy. We are already living our own lives filled with work, responsibility, stress and more. Then...reactions2comments
PsA Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like psoriatic arthritis and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...reactions2comments
How to Make Sure Your Partner Gets a Good Night’s Sleep, Even When You Can’tWhether it be insomnia or painsomnia (inability to sleep due to high levels of pain), lack of sleep is never a good thing. For those of with psoriatic arthritis, not...reactions2comments
What I Wish My Roommates Knew About ArthritisFour years of college and one year in the workforce has brought me together with no less than 17 roommates, most of whom were random students. I know first hand...reactions1comment
Flare Day Survival TipsFlare days do more than inflict an unconscionable amount of pain on our bodies, they have the power to destroy our plans and make a mess of our lives. It...reactions5comments
Autoimmune Myositis versus Psoriatic Arthritis: Similarities & Differences“Myopathy” is a term that means muscle disease. Inflammatory muscle diseases include polymyositis (literally, “inflammation of many muscles”) and dermatomyositis (“inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle”). Both forms of...reactionscomments