Orchestrating a Pre-Emptive Strike on PsAThe pre-emptive strike. Knowing and anticipating what’s about to hit and putting pieces in place to make sure the fall isn’t nearly as brutal as it could be. If only...reactions1comment
When Aunt Flo Met Psoriatic ArthritisLike most other women, my body lets me know when that time of the month is approaching. My body begins to crave chocolate and salt. I also sob when the...reactionscomments
Listening to My BodyIf you’ve ever tried to start a new exercise regime, then you have likely heard the advice, “Listen to your body.” But when you have psoriatic arthritis, sometimes this can...reactions1comment
PsA Friendly ExercisesI used to laugh at the notion that exercise could decrease my pain level. However, once I found the forms of exercise that my body could handle, I discovered that...reactionscomments
Loving Myself Through Every Stage of My IllnessI wish I could say that I have loved myself through every stage of psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis, but I haven’t. In fact, there were times when I absolutely...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Memory LossMany days, I feel like I’m not only losing my mind, but my memories as well. Here in the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) community, we talk a great deal about brain...reactions4comments
Learning to Care for My Bones"You're on the road for osteoporosis." My heart sunk. At nineteen years old, it was the last thing I ever expected to hear. My new rheumatologist was looking through reports...reactionscomments
Health Insurance Bingo: Selecting a Plan That Works For YouChanging health insurance providers is not something I like to do. It often requires having to find a new primary care physician and specialists. Spending a few dollars more is...reactionscomments
My Meltdown Over A Jar of JellyI wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic arthritis. I’ve cried for the uncertainty of my...reactions1comment
Pain Makes Patience Short and Days LongPain, frustration, anger - all of these impact our ability to be patient with life’s daily struggles. Let’s face it, working around my psoriatic arthritis pain and symptoms often tops...reactions2comments
Three Myths about Using a Mobility AidPhysical pain from psoriatic arthritis and my other chronic illnesses forced me to utilize mobility aids for much of my chronic life. Sadly there have been times when I chose...reactions6comments
I Can Only Apologize So MuchSometimes, I feel as if all I ever say are apologies. If I had a dime for every time I said, “I’m sorry,” I might actually be able to pay...reactions1comment
Pushing, Pushing, Pushing OurselvesIt can be very difficult for people who do not have psoriatic arthritis to understand some of the choices we make. To be fair, they aren’t necessarily always the most...reactions4comments
Psoriatic Arthritis: More Than Just Joint PainIt is no surprise that having psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can impact a person’s overall quality of life. People with PsA are not only experiencing painful, swollen joints, but they are...reactions5comments
Freezing Your PsA PainIt is no secret that I only use natural and alternative pain relief options for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and my other chronic illnesses. Not everyone has access to all of...reactions5comments
Daydreams For a Better Future with PsA – Part 2Welcome back, daydreamers! If you haven’t already, check out Part 1 of this article series here. Now, I want to get to some of the other reasons why I think...reactionscomments
The Psoriatic Arthritis CommunityThere is no community in this world like the chronic illness community. We support each other, offer encouragement and understanding, and help each other feel a little less alone with...reactionscomments
What Value Does Psoriatic Arthritis Give Me?This is a question I have to ponder over and over again in my mind. I’m sure I started with some value, but what is it? Value is simply the...reactionscomments
There’s Nothing Fun About Canceling Plans Because of a FlareFor some strange reason, there are quite a few people who think that those of us who cancel plans due to our chronic illnesses are at home popping bonbons into...reactionscomments
The Burden of PainBy definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living with it isn’t that simple, is it? If...reactions13comments