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
Forgetful Fingers With Psoriatic ArthritisIs it just me? Surely it cannot be just me, whose fingers seem to forget how to work properly when flare season...reactions21comments
Mother's Day With Psoriatic ArthritisLast year's Mother's Day weekend was one of the best I have had in a long time. At the same time, the...reactionscomments
PsA Woes: Conflicting Emotions & ContradictionsEveryone has a need to be understood. For those of us with psoriatic arthritis, we have a need to have others understand...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...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...reactionscomments
At Home Activities With Psoriatic ArthritisSitting around the house has never been a good thing for me. The longer I sit, the stiffer my joints feel. I...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your HeadFor a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Disease, I Abhor YouAbhor. Its official definition is a verb and means “regard with disgust or hatred.” My definition is so much more. There are...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Knee PainPsoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about...reactions6comments
Psoriatic Woes: Do You Mind Repeating Yourself?I have had psoriasis since 1996, partnered with psoriatic arthritis. Recently, I've attended my niece's wedding. My daughter is a junior flower...reactions4comments
