10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Five Minute Me-Time ActivitiesWhen you have a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, life revolves around scheduling doctors’ appointments, taking medications, easing pain, worrying about flares...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Make Your PsA Treatment More EffectiveIt took me years to find an effective treatment, but that didn't come without a significant amount of trial and error before...reactionscomments
Tips for Infusion TherapyThere are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the...reactionscomments
Waiting to See if My Treatment is WorkingI do not treat PsA the same as I did when I was first diagnosed. In fact, my treatment plan has changed...reactions6comments
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
Should I Use a Hot or Cold Pack When My PsA is Flaring?Recently, I attended the Be Joint Smart event sponsored by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Everyone in attendance heard from medical professionals on...reactionscomments
Experiencing Brain Fog with Psoriatic ArthritisI have had psoriasis for over 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed in the past 10...reactions41comments
Massage Sticks and Vionic Shoes - Your Community RecommendationsWhen managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. So we’re keeping track of the products and treatments you...reactionscomments
Surviving the HolidaysThe holidays are upon us! While it's a time of celebration, if you aren't practicing self-care it can turn into a disaster...reactionscomments
Saying "No": Overcoming the Guilt of DecliningAm I the only one who struggles with saying, “No,” when asked to do something? I can’t begin to count the number...reactions5comments
The Impact of PsA on Young Teenagers“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.A circle is round, it has no end. That's...reactions2comments
The Day I Said Goodbye to My Favorite ShoesI recently switched rheumatologists – not because of my doctor, but because of his staff getting in the way of my care...reactions5comments
Resisting Resentment: Working Through the Anger on My OwnOne of the many things I was not prepared to deal with after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was the resentment I...reactionscomments
How to Keep Holiday Festivities from Increasing Your PsA SymptomsThe holidays are upon us! It’s that time of year when we gather and celebrate with friends and family. It involves more...reactions2comments
My Friend, the Food ProcessorThe first time my jaw flared up, I was fifteen years old and on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. I...reactionscomments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Living With Psoriatic Arthritis Induced Fluctuating Hearing LossPeople don’t really understand all of the possible implications of what it means to have psoriatic arthritis. Painful joints? Yes. Swollen digits?...reactions3comments
Tips For Combatting Sleep StrugglesSleep doesn’t always come easy for those of us with PsA. We suffer from insomnia, painsomnia, and sometimes our bodies would rather...reactions5comments
Rapid Access Clinics: The Future of PsA Diagnosis?From the onset of first symptoms, the time it takes to diagnose psoriatic arthritis is too long for many people; years or...reactionscomments
