Feeling Down vs. Depression: Is There a Difference?I don’t write in too many specific terms about the particulars of my day to day life with psoriatic arthritis. With the...reactions14comments
Saving Your Sole: Finding Comfortable ShoesThis fall semester marked the beginning of my senior year of college, and it’s bitter sweet to know I’m nearly at the...reactionscomments
PsA is a Never-Ending AdventureI’ve never once felt sorry for my best friend who has psoriatic arthritis. Mostly because she’d never speak to me again if...reactionscomments
What is a Flare? One Frustrated Patient’s DefinitionWhen I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and started learning about it, I frequently ran across others with psoriatic arthritis discussing...reactions13comments
Cheerleading My Way through PsALiving with PsA and my other chronic illnesses has taught me that I am my best advocate. Nobody, not one friend, family...reactionscomments
Check Your Stress at the DoorI know I have caused many a flare for my best friend who has PsA. I’m guilty, her husband’s guilty, basically anyone...reactionscomments
Cortisone Injections: Give Them A Shot!Cortisone injections are a common way to combat joint pain and flare-ups. Your results may vary, but I have seen great success...reactionscomments
My First Experience With Yoga: Not All Poses HelpI have had psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed 10 years ago. Also, recently, I found out I have...reactionscomments
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
