Never-Ending Loop of Waiting and WonderingI feel like I’m in a never-ending loop of waiting and wondering. There are so many things that we spend our lives...reactions1comment
What’s In Your Closet? My "PsA-Approved" Fashion TipsI don’t consider myself high maintenance when it comes to fashion and beauty, but I do like to look the part when...reactions1comment
When is it Time to Move Onto Another Treatment?Finding the right prescription medication, if you choose to go that route, can be a long process of trial and error. With...reactions3comments
A Conversation with Rheumatologist Grace C. Wright on the Effects of PsAIn another article I discussed how I didn't want to come to terms with the fact I was dealing with psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Are They Listening?Do you ever wonder if your friends or family are listening to you when sharing your challenges of living with psoriatic arthritis?...reactions1comment
The Hardest Part of Battling Brain FogThose of us in the PsA community talk about brain fog a lot. But what is it, really? Why is brain fog...reactions12comments
Letter to My PsA NeighborMy psoriatic arthritis is like an awful neighbor you just can’t shake – sometimes loud, sometimes nagging, sometimes judging, sometimes overbearing, rarely...reactions6comments
Feeling the Chill: Weather Patterns and Psoriatic ArthritisI’m not going to lie. I really thought it was an old wives' tale. I thought it was just silly or all...reactions5comments
Meet Pearl, My Cane and SidekickI can't remember if it was February or March, but the weather was snowy and raw. My foot was raging with pain;...reactionscomments
To Give, I Had to Let GoPrior to having my body and life consumed by chronic pain I was the person people turned to when they needed a...reactionscomments
Ending My Day on a Positive NoteWhat goes through your mind when you are trying to go to sleep? Are you tossing and turning thinking about your pain...reactions2comments
Defining "Chronic": My PerspectiveWe throw around the word “chronic” quite a lot when discussing our condition, but it really can feel like we are the...reactions1comment
Prescribing Poison: Treating My PsA NaturallyBefore I step up onto my soapbox, I want to make it very clear that I am not anti-medicine. While I have...reactionscomments
Is My Husband Really My Caregiver?When we look at the word caregiver, the best definition would be when you need support caring for yourself. It’s during this...reactions13comments
How to Cope With Feelings of ResentmentSometimes it can feel like everyone else has it better than us. A better house, better car, better job, or even better...reactionscomments
Saying Adios to Sangria: When Alcohol Triggers PainMaybe it's the Portuguese in me, but I love sangria. While I don't care too much for most alcoholic drinks, there's something...reactions4comments
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
Exploring Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Psoriatic ArthritisIt has taken me quite a while to come to the conclusion that one single “magic bullet” to treat my psoriatic arthritis...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
To My Loved Ones Who Support Me, Even When it is HardSometimes I get way too caught up in how psoriatic arthritis affects me. I get tunnel vision. When it comes to making...reactionscomments
