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...reactions1comment
Am I Next?Am I next? Is this going to happen to me? It’s impossible not to think it when you’re faced with a relative...reactionscomments
You Are WorthwhileThrough my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it...reactionscomments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another IssueAs I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related...reactions1comment
"Shoe" Pain AwayLike many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my...reactions12comments
It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with BiologicsLiving with psoriatic arthritis comes with it a million difficult decisions. They range from seemingly simple decisions, “Does my body need to...reactionscomments
My Inconspicuous Mobility AidIf you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand...reactions5comments
Don't You Forget About UsAlright, those we love with PsA listen up. We made an unwritten commitment to you to support you through thick and thin...reactionscomments
My Friend, the Food ProcessorThe first time my jaw flared up, I was fifteen years old and on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. I...reactionscomments
It’s All in the Blood: Receiving Support From My SisterAs I was growing up, I always wondered whether my siblings would get psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I figured that since...reactionscomments
Just Keep MovingThis is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the...reactionscomments
Making up for Lost TimeDepending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone...reactionscomments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This...reactions4comments
Moving From State to StateWhen you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I...reactionscomments
Losing WeightThis is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our...reactionscomments
I Need My Beauty SleepI know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It...reactionscomments
4 Part Plan to Manage Psoriatic ArthritisWhen it comes to managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes all of the options can feel a bit overwhelming. Weighing the pros and cons...reactionscomments
Brain Fog Makes it Hard to FunctionThere are days I wonder how I made it through college while I was flaring. I have many memories of being hours...reactions8comments
Diet Does MatterI cringe every time someone says that they will hurt no matter what they eat. Why does this bother me? Because I...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments