What Do Disparities Look Like When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis?As a person who has lived with this illness for decades, I believe I have earned the right to say that I...reactions2comments
A Nasty Fall Hurts Far More With Psoriatic ArthritisI consider myself an outdoor person. I love working in my flower beds. My husband and I love to go fishing and...reactions2comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
Should We Shelter Our Children From the Reality of Life with Psoriatic Arthritis?Our children are meant to be protected. They should be sheltered from the harsher realities of life. In most cases, it is...reactions2comments
Tips for Coping on Difficult DaysDifficult days feel more like the norm these days rather than the occasional occurrence. Even though there is so much to love...reactions1comment
Up and Down The Stairs With Psoriatic ArthritisFor the past month, my stories have been about the new addition to our family, our new granddaughter. Having a new baby...reactionscomments
Tips For Stretching When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the things I hear almost every time I go to the doctor is how I need to lose weight and...reactions2comments
Keep Calm and Spoon OnHave you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance that...reactionscomments
Just Stumbling Through My Psoriatic LifeHow often do you feel like you’ve “got it all together?” Everything is going along as it should? Life is just going...reactionscomments
Feeling Beautiful with Psoriatic Arthritis: Managing Hair and Makeup RoutinesOn the surface, you might think that psoriatic arthritis and “beauty” concerns couldn’t be more further apart. Worrying about how you look...reactionscomments
Practicing Self-Care on a BudgetWe’ve previously defined and described the importance of self-care and have given examples of how you can practice it in your daily...reactionscomments
Rheumatic Disease and the COVID-19 CoronavirusAs the number of cases of COVID-19 increases in the US and the world, people with rheumatic diseases are wondering if their...reactionscomments
You Don't Know What You Have Until It's Gone: Life with Psoriatic ArthritisYou are probably aware of the old saying, “You don’t know what you have until it's gone.” I experience this so profoundly...reactions5comments
Why Psoriatic Arthritis Is Much More Than Skin DeepPsoriatic arthritis: it's all about swollen joints and rashes, right? If only. I've lived with my disease for more years than I...reactionscomments
Caring for Others When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisSometimes, life just happens. Loved ones get sick. Friends lose their jobs. Distance makes relationships difficult. There are things that happen in...reactionscomments
What is Involved When We Prepare to Go Out with Psoriatic Arthritis?I think one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in recent years is that as much as we might sometimes want...reactions3comments
5 Unique Ways to Avoid Germs this Flu SeasonMethotrexate and Enbrel got me through high school and Humira has helped me start my career and commute into the city every...reactionscomments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ CommunityEditor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactionscomments
Do Not Give up, AdaptWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, there is one thing that really comes to light and that is how much you have to...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Mental HealthI was drowning and I didn’t even know it. Gasping for air makes asking for help something very difficult to do. You...reactions2comments