Winter Wonders in Spite of My PsAWinter can be a very challenging time for those of us who experience psoriatic arthritis. Winter is often a trigger, the change of seasons, the change in weather, and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The PsA Days of My LifeIf you asked me to describe what a typical day is like living with psoriatic arthritis, I'd have to say there is no such thing. There are low pain days...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Grief and the PsA Flares It BringsSixteen years ago, my parents brought the cutest tiny Shih Tzu puppy home, a new best friend for their daughter. I named her Gracie, and she was the apple of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Complicating My Fall RecoveryWhich is it? Both? Is my knee pain, discomfort, and dislocation my psoriatic arthritis or is it from a fall? That is the big question on my mind today. My...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mental Aspect of Having Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident happened in December 2022. While I am now...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis PatientsIf you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of other health conditions as well. It seems like...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Managing My Psoriatic Arthritis in South AfricaPsoriatic arthritis truly affects us in so many ways. About 20% of people who suffer from psoriasis also experience psoriatic arthritis. Hopefully, as they continue to study and research, we will...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
3 Tips to Manage a Relationship with Psoriatic ArthritisFor better or for worse. When you are with a significant other for any length of time, you are bound to encounter both better and worse. If you or your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All GoodMany of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a news story or social media post that goes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Physical and Emotional Stress of Caregiving with Psoriatic ArthritisCaregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my PSA. Extra bending, walking, and reaching have caused...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
This Holiday Is About Family Not Psoriatic ArthritisWhat has me so excited about this holiday season? When compared to last year’s season, just being able to celebrate it with family is a world’s difference. Last year, through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Socializing at Home This HolidayTis' the season to be jolly...family and loved ones will soon be arriving. It is time to start planning meals and wrapping gifts. Elaborate wrapping with all the ribbons, bells...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At HeartI have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning of time and trying to avoid certain foods...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate ExperimentWhen it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly influenced by the climate in which you reside...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diet and Exercise RoadblocksOver the years since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I’ve tried following many different dietary guidelines each with varying degrees of success. Not only that, but I’ve shared many of those...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I Feel It in My FingersOur hands are such important tools in our daily lives. We use them to look after ourselves, earn our livings, love our children, and prepare their meals. Having psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsAThe year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family gatherings usually comes a bit of travel. Whether...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic ArthritisI wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in this world why did I have to be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Have Too Little Psoriatic Arthritis-Related Inflammation?If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are no doubt familiar with the importance of reducing inflammation. After all, reducing inflammation can help ease pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. But with...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What No One Told Me About Psoriatic ArthritisWhat no one told me about psoriatic arthritis is that it can happen with or without psoriasis plaques. Did you know that you can have PsA in more than one...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments