Take That TripWhen someone in your family is stricken with PsA the thought of traveling can be terrifying, especially for the person with the...reactionscomments
Parents, Children with JPsA: You Are Not AloneOur family’s psoriatic arthritis story does not begin with me. It starts with my son who was diagnosed at age 4 with...reactions2comments
Stranger DangerChronic pain from psoriatic arthritis has at one time or another turned me into an ugly beast. No, I am not talking...reactions1comment
My PsA Spirit Animal Is a Cross Between a Snail and a Road RunnerI recently ran across a silly Facebook quiz saying that it would tell me what my spirit animal was. I didn’t bother...reactionscomments
Tips To Make Life Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierI just turned 61 this month and have been dealing with my disease for over 55 of those years. I have been living...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis and Blood Sugar QuestionsI want to preface this article with the fact that I do NOT have diagnosed diabetes of any kind (Type 1, 2...reactionscomments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want...reactions3comments
Saving Money for a PsA DayCo-pays, special dietary needs, massages, alternative therapies, whenever a family is impacted by psoriatic arthritis a whole slew of unexpected costs tend...reactionscomments
Predicting The WeatherThe strongest man in my life growing up was my grandfather. When I was younger I used to hear my grandfather say...reactionscomments
Halfway is A-OKSometimes it’s ok to do things halfway. Life of a caregiver can be extremely busy. We are already living our own lives...reactions2comments
PsA Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like psoriatic arthritis and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions2comments
Diagnostic Imaging of My Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease. I had to go through x-rays, MRI’s, and ultrasounds to get the proper diagnosis. As a...reactions3comments
What to Expect at the Rheumatologist's OfficeEven before my official “diagnosis” I knew that something was not right. Fatigue, aches, and pains sent me to my primary care...reactionscomments
Yes, I am Able Bodied - Don’t Label MeI asked someone the other day what does being able-bodied really mean. They said it is someone that is very healthy, with...reactionscomments
How to Make Sure Your Partner Gets a Good Night’s Sleep, Even When You Can’tWhether it be insomnia or painsomnia (inability to sleep due to high levels of pain), lack of sleep is never a good...reactions2comments
What I Wish My Roommates Knew About ArthritisFour years of college and one year in the workforce has brought me together with no less than 17 roommates, most of...reactions1comment
Flare Day Survival TipsFlare days do more than inflict an unconscionable amount of pain on our bodies, they have the power to destroy our plans...reactions6comments
PsA Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactions2comments
Top 5 Psoriatic Arthritis Patient ResponsibilitiesWith the wealth of knowledge and information available, literally at our fingertips, there is no reason why we can’t be informed about...reactionscomments
What Happens When I Fail to Listen to my BodyI fought my body for most of my chronic life. The problem with that was that my body wasn’t the enemy, psoriatic...reactions1comment
