My Socially Unacceptable Holiday PlansPsA and my other chronic illnesses have completely changed how I prepare for the holiday season. I start planning and preparing (this...reactionscomments
Diagnostic Imaging of My Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease. I had to go through x-rays, MRI’s, and ultrasounds to get the proper diagnosis. As a...reactions3comments
Does Showing Emotions Make Me a Bad Patient?It is no secret that I have had many issues with doctors wanting to blame my symptoms from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, endometriosis...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Staying Positive When You Want to ScreamAnyone suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis knows it’s a constant battle to stay positive. Looking on the bright side of things...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsAAs I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter...reactionscomments
Goodbye Peep-Toe PumpsI remember the exact moment when I spotted them. Perfect in every way, I had to make them mine, no matter the...reactions1comment
When Your PsA Flare Is FLARINGWhile the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may differ from person to person, one thing remains constant — experiencing flares. What is...reactions13comments
Top 5 Flare Signs: How My Family KnowsI know when a flare is coming on. I’ve learned to identify the signs sure as I know my birthday or eye...reactions6comments
Accepting Assistance: I Can’t Always Be a Blessing, Sometimes I Need to be BlessedAlthough I have been chronically ill for 17 years, and accepting that I need help or assistance is an ongoing struggle. I...reactionscomments
Can’t Do vs. Can Do: Changing My Attitude For the BetterFor most of my chronic life, I focused on everything I couldn’t do. My physical limitations won’t let me do this or...reactionscomments
5 Sounds of Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is considered an invisible illness because the public may have a hard time “seeing” our pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation...reactionscomments
Solar Powered: Benefits of Sun Exposure for My PsAI have recently noticed that I have something in common with my eldest cat. Yes, you read that correctly, a cat. Pumpkin...reactionscomments
When the Green-Eyed Monster Rears Its Ugly Head: Dealing with Feelings of JealousyWebster’s dictionary defines jealous as, “hostile towards a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.” Based on this definition, why wouldn’t...reactionscomments
"Can You Hear Me Now?" My Story of Psoriatic Arthritis Related Hearing LossThere is a reason that the phrase, “Hindsight is 20/20,” is so common. My hearing loss and its link to psoriatic arthritis...reactions6comments
Be Informed: Don't Stick Your Head in the SandWhen I was younger, if someone was saying something that I didn’t want to hear, I thought that if I pressed my...reactionscomments
I'm Done Punishing MyselfI was extremely miserable during the first 12 years of my chronic life. Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and a couple of other chronic...reactionscomments
Invisible Illness - But You Look Fine!When others can't see your pain and difficulty functioning, you may be faced with skepticism and doubt. Those with an invisible illness...reactionscomments
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
The Never-Ending Pain with Psoriatic ArthritisWhen you have psoriatic arthritis, how do you best manage pain and how do you try to stay positive in the face...reactions1comment
