Adjusting to New MedicationsWhether you choose to treat your psoriatic arthritis with pharmaceutical medications, natural alternatives, or a combination of both, chances are you spend...reactions4comments
Thyroid Disorders and Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory form of arthritis. PsA is an autoimmune disease, meaning it is caused by the body’s immune...reactions11comments
Planning with PsA in MindIf I want to plan a spring break getaway, a summer adventure, or a holiday trip that won’t result in a horrendous...reactionscomments
Is Vlogging For Me?First off, what is vlogging? My best definition is putting your blogs on video. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You...reactionscomments
How to Lower Inflammation in Your BodyWhen it comes down to it, the root of all evil is inflammation. Inflammation triggers a response from your immune system, which...reactionscomments
Trial and ErrorThree words sum up what is has been like living with psoriatic arthritis; trial and error. From the day I received my...reactions21comments
Is My Pain Making Me Depressed?When I was younger which was a lifetime ago; I can remember times that I would get upset very quickly and have...reactions2comments
Please, Don’t Call Me a WarriorOver the past 14-plus years that I’ve had a connection to psoriatic arthritis, people and organizations have put many labels on me:...reactions5comments
Creature ComfortsWe all have things in life that we could not live without. Ok so that was possibly a bit dramatic. Allow me...reactions1comment
Building Your Support Dream TeamLiving with psoriatic arthritis requires teamwork and I am not just talking about a team of doctors either. Your team should also...reactionscomments
What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?The morning. Ugh. Seriously. That’s the feeling I get when I open my eyes each day. Just, ugh. Am I right? The...reactions8comments
Overcoming GuiltGuilt is an emotion I struggle with daily – guilt for having to say “no,” guilt for trying to avoiding phone calls...reactions1comment
PsA Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
What Defines You?What defines you? Is it the way you dress, how you talk, the way you walk into a room? Or are you...reactionscomments
Insecurity Over Brain FogNot too long ago, I gave a presentation in my psychology class. I was supposed to teach the class about why a...reactions4comments
The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic ArthritisDo where we reside have an impact on our life with psoriatic arthritis? If you asked my body, it would have to...reactions17comments
The Caregiver's CaregiverChief Caregiver- every family has one. Whether it’s a spouse, child, parent or friend, in every support network there is always one...reactionscomments
Current Regulations Around Opioid PrescribingOpioids are medications that have the ability to alleviate pain. They also have other properties that allow them to impact emotions and...reactionscomments
These Feet Are Made for WalkingOh the things I have taken for granted in my life walking pain free is by far the greatest of them all...reactionscomments
There Ain’t No Shame in Using a Mobility AidAre you ashamed or embarrassed to use a mobility aid? Why? Are you afraid of what others might think or say or...reactions2comments