How to Add Mindful Relaxation to Your Pain Management RegimenMindful relaxation involves making a conscious and consistent choice to take steps to use relaxation to manage the stress, pain, and fatigue...reactionscomments
Having Psoriatic Arthritis Without Having PsoriasisUsually, when I write I do so telling about instances I have experienced in my years of dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic...reactions1comment
Check Out the New Q&A FeatureHave a question about psoriatic arthritis and aren’t sure where to turn? The Q&A feature helps you get quick answers and suggestions...reactions2comments
I’m Not Brick and MortarIf I could voice my opinion of how living with psoriatic arthritis has really brought my true self to surface, I would...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Wins!Every now and again- probably more often than I’d really like to admit- I need a little boost. I need something to...reactionscomments
Vacation Prep 101: Know Before You GoYou’ve planned the perfect vacation. Everything is booked and paid for, all that is left is for you to go and have...reactionscomments
Fearing the Judgement of Loved OnesHave you ever decided not to tell your loved ones something about your health out of fear of judgment? I know I...reactions2comments
What Is a Citrate-Free Biologic?From topical treatments to light therapy to oral or injected medications, there are many approaches to treatment for psoriatic arthritis. One such...reactionscomments
Working Out While On Vacation At The BeachIt’s that time of year again; family trips, beaches, pools, and water-parks. This is the time of year we all get lazy...reactionscomments
Sensory Overload: Symptom or Consequence of PsA?“There’s just too much going on!”“It’s too loud!”“I can’t think straight!” I never used to understand when people would say these things...reactions2comments
Is My Medicine Working?I’m not going to lie, this question haunts me much more often than it probably should. Is my medicine working? Is it...reactionscomments
What I Wish My Gym Trainers KnewWhen I’m asked, “Are you okay?” I often find myself saying, “I have arthritis,” which downplays the severity of my psoriatic diseasediagnosis...reactionscomments
Four Ways to Plan a Successful OutingLeaving the house for any reason can be a stressful event for those of us with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Fear of a...reactionscomments
How Clothing Empowers People With DisabilitiesIf you're a woman dealing with psoriatic arthritis pain, the last thing you probably want to do is put on a bra. I...reactions3comments
Check Your Stress at the DoorI know I have caused many a flare for my best friend who has PsA. I’m guilty, her husband’s guilty, basically anyone...reactionscomments
When Pain Silences You: Coping When My Jaw Flares UpIf you’ve ever met me, you’d know I’m quite shy. But the moment I warm up to you, you’ll realize I always...reactionscomments
Finding a Diet That Works For YouDo you ever get annoyed when people say they decreased their pain and inflammation by changing their diet? I mean seriously, if...reactionscomments
My Ego vs The CaneLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a never-ending journey of self-discovery. Every day I find simple things in life that, before diagnosis...reactionscomments
Fatigue: A Letter to My Worst EnemyDear Fatigue, I hate you. You cloud my mind and zap my energy. You are the devil and all he stands for...reactions2comments
Caregiving When You Have PsALet's face it we are all getting older. Having psoriatic arthritis when your body is getting older is definitely not any fun...reactionscomments
