An Unexpected Telehealth VisitIn late April 2020, I had an office visit scheduled with my rheumatologist. I actually considered postponing the appointment because my psoriatic...reactionscomments
My Experience Treating Psoriatic Arthritis With Medical MarijuanaAround 4 or 5 years ago, my daughter took notice of the number of pills I took on a daily basis. There...reactionscomments
Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Knee PainPsoriatic arthritis picks its fights in many areas of the body. For me, my neck is the most painful, followed by my...reactionscomments
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis: Imagine IfAs a psoriatic arthritis patient, one of the things I struggle with is feeling like my family and friends really “understand” what...reactions9comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
Moving with Psoriatic ArthritisSo, I moved in August. I am at the point in my diagnosis, where I know I need to work a day...reactions4comments
Is It Okay to Accept the Limitations That Come With Psoriatic Arthritis?We live in a “just do it” world. Everywhere we look, we are reminded that if we are strong, if we try...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
A Spinoff of The Spoon Theory & Psoriatic ArthritisYou may have heard the term “spoonie” when talking about autoimmune diseases. It unites patients with chronic illnesses and helps explain fatigue...reactions4comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Pain & Psoriatic WeaknessOver the course of human history, we have learned to view pain as a weakness. As in, we aren’t “strong” enough to...reactionscomments
Now Closed – Fatigue and Health SurveyThe 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
My Real Story & Real Life With Psoriatic ArthritisFor 30 years, I have had to endure the silent enemy of psoriatic arthritis. When did I notice that something was wrong?...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot, also called a thrombus. It can develop inside the deep veins of the...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...reactionscomments
Ending My Day on a Positive NoteWhat goes through your mind when you are trying to go to sleep? Are you tossing and turning thinking about your pain...reactions2comments
Living in the Age of TelehealthI recently had the opportunity to have a telehealth appointment with my rheumatologist. I was happy that my doctor’s office offered this...reactionscomments
Distraction Therapy - Finding Ways to Cope with PainDistraction: a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. Who couldn’t use a little distraction from pain, fatigue...reactionscomments
Are You a Patient Advocate or a Patient Expert?I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 35 years. I have talked to countless medical professionals over the...reactionscomments
