Traveling This Summer With Psoriatic DiseaseSummer is approaching and for many of us that means family vacations and trips with friends. Traveling with psoriatic disease can call for some unique challenges. Traveling can be difficult... By Alisha B2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Blissful Night's SleepI roll over and the bright red lights on my alarm clock look mockingly back. Yes, it’s 2 am. Yes, I’m still awake. Again. Every muscle and joint in my... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working Full Time at a Job That Doesn't PayConstant pain can make it hard to think straight. Reason and logic are hard to come by when my thoughts are constantly interrupted by pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cimzia® (certolizumab pegol) Now Approved for Plaque PsoriasisCimzia was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Cimzia has been previously approved to treat other inflammatory conditions, including... By Emily Downward2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Do Autoimmune Conditions "Collect?" - Part 2In Part 1, we established that yes, autoimmune diseases can act like magnets for others. One community member said her doctor refers to this as the “autoimmune cascade,” which I... By VickiN5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Member Spotlight: Sean RodmanChances are you've seen Psoriatic-Arthritis.com contributor Sean Rodman around the community. In honor of #ArthritisAwarenessMonth and #PsoriaticActionMonth, we sat down to chat with Sean and feature him in our Member... By Psoriatic-Arthritis.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fearing A PsA FlareIt didn’t take long for psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and fibromyalgia to alter my life. In addition to having to change how I did things, how often I did them, and... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
The Link Between Physical Health and Mental HealthPhysical health and mental health are inextricably linked. People living with chronic conditions, like psoriatic arthritis, not only have to manage their physical symptoms, but also cope with the negative... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is Life Just One Big Flare?It can be very hard to know for sure if you will ever feel better. The cycle of ups and downs, good days and bad days with psoriatic arthritis tends... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Dealing With Brain Fog in CollegeHaving made it through a few years of college, I know I'm smart. Yet, there are many days where brain fog makes me question my IQ. One day I can... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Why Do We Always Compare?It is only human to look for similarities and differences in situations. Even my children, from a very young age, began to compare and contrast old information with new. They... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gravity Weighted Blanket Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for PsA Gravity Weighted Blanket Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By RebeccaB9 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Gravity Therapeutic Blanket - CLOSEDAre you in desperate need of a good night's sleep? Fatigue got you down? Weighted blankets are the latest complementary treatment to help with insomnia and fatigue. In celebration of... By RebeccaB1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fatigue and Mild Psoriatic ArthritisYes, even though I have mild psoriatic arthritis - I still experience fatigue. Some people assume because I have mild psoriatic arthritis, that I don't experience the fatigue that often... By Carrie R2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Emotional Toll of Chronic IllnessTrigger WarningThe content includes information related to mental and emotional distress and it might be upsetting to some people. If you or someone you know have thoughts of suicide, have... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Get Well Soon" vs. "I Hope You Feel Better"Throughout my entire chronic life, friends and family have often said “Get well soon” or “I hope you feel better”. There was a time when hearing either sentiment made me... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is Your Groundwork of All Happiness?I was sitting at the pharmacy the other day, where it seems I spend 90% of my time and money these days, waiting on yet another prescription to be filled... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Finding the Silver Lining in Psoriatic ArthritisWhen I first learned I had psoriasis I was in my early 20s and I didn’t think much of it. I had a small, scaly patch of skin behind my... By Sean4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Weight of It All: PsA & WeightHow much extra weight do we tote around? I don’t want to think about it anymore. I lose, I gain. At some point I came to the conclusion that I... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maybe There Are No Miracles, But That's OkayWhenever I stumble across a new treatment option or potential tool to manage one of the many symptoms of my psoriatic arthritis, I feel hopeful for a miracle. I hope... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments