How Arthritis Treatments Affect my Birth Control ChoicesThe last thing I ever expected my pediatric rheumatologist to bring up was sex. But as soon as I entered high school...reactionscomments
Why I Added Journaling to My Pain Management PlanI love that I am able to express myself and share information through written word. Writing gives me a voice when I...reactions1comment
Accepting My New Normal: A Few Tips From Someone Still StrugglingNormal. What does it even mean? Like everyone else? Like myself? Fitting into some notion of what I am, was, or should...reactions10comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Makes Everything So Much WorseSince your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis, have you had an injury? Illness? How about a “simple” procedure at your doctor’s office? Even...reactions8comments
Can I Get It Right the First Time?I have been seeing different doctors since the beginning of time (since 1963). I have completed hundreds of forms over this time...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Triggers and Traumatic EventsIf you’ve spent any time at all surfing the web looking for information about the causes of psoriatic arthritis then you likely...reactions1comment
Multiple Diagnoses: How to Advocate for Your HealthEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, Endometriosis.net, and was written by Alene Brennan." Because my health challenges...reactionscomments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in RemissionWhether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to...reactionscomments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family AffairEven after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom...reactionscomments
Small VictoriesWhether it is missing out on a promotion for work because of your illness or not being there to see your son’s...reactions1comment
What I Have Learned from a Wet WinterIn my article, The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic Arthritis, where I live makes a difference in how...reactionscomments
You Only Need One Good FriendBeing young with chronic pain isn't fair. It's had a huge impact on my future, and I've already dealt with issues my...reactionscomments
Are You An Expert?I might not be an expert on my disease but I have become very knowledgeable about it. What does it take to...reactionscomments
Easy Come, Easy Go: Remission & RelapseGrowing up, I was used to seeing my pediatric rheumatologist once a month. For a long time, it seemed like no therapies...reactionscomments
Is Vlogging For Me?First off, what is vlogging? My best definition is putting your blogs on video. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell. You...reactionscomments
How to Lower Inflammation in Your BodyWhen it comes down to it, the root of all evil is inflammation. Inflammation triggers a response from your immune system, which...reactionscomments
Is My Pain Making Me Depressed?When I was younger which was a lifetime ago; I can remember times that I would get upset very quickly and have...reactions2comments
Please, Don’t Call Me a WarriorOver the past 14-plus years that I’ve had a connection to psoriatic arthritis, people and organizations have put many labels on me:...reactions5comments
Creature ComfortsWe all have things in life that we could not live without. Ok so that was possibly a bit dramatic. Allow me...reactions1comment
PsA Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
