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
4-Letter Words I Hate the MostI’ve heard my fair share of four-letter curse words. Heck, they’ve become part of my everyday vocabulary over the years. I understand...reactionscomments
Dark Mornings: Will It Be Pain or Guilt Today?I wake up every morning. I should be grateful for that at least. In the darkness, I open my eyes just like...reactions1comment
Hiding Out in Aisle 9: Avoiding OthersPsoriatic arthritis does more than inflict a ridiculous amount of daily pain on our bodies. It creates many changes in our lives...reactions3comments
Three Drug Free Ways I Reduce PainWhile I can’t avoid or prevent every flare, there are a few things I can do to limit how many flares I...reactionscomments
6 Adaptive Tools for the Kitchen if You are Living with PsADo you have psoriatic arthritis and love to cook? There are a lot of twists and turns in the kitchen that requires...reactions2comments
PsA Related Anger: Better Out Than In?I’m often asked how I’m feeling. I get asked how I'm doing, like they will somehow get the magical answer of, “Amazing!”...reactions21comments
