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Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a challenging journey, filled with highs and lows. Among the various obstacles, stress has emerged as a powerful force that significantly impacts my...

Learning to live a whole different way then you imagined can be shocking. When you plan out your life and the events that will come with it. Most people do...

Fatigue is something that is really hard to explain, so many people think that it is the same as being tired. It is however so much more than that. Like...

It was recommended to me that I should interview my husband concerning my psoriatic arthritis and him being a caregiver. I found that intriguing. My husband and I have been...

Pain relief is not a luxury; it is a necessity. As a person living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I have had to deal with severe pain, discomfort, and sleepless nights...

At any age a skincare routine is important. But as we aged whether you stay at home or go out is very important. Even going to the store you need...

Psoriatic arthritis places a huge amount of strain on your body. The physical toll that it takes on your body is often beyond measure. Weeks and months of endless pain...

Our family has often hosted exchange students from Europe and Asia. Recently in one of the farewell meetings, our exchange coordinator staff person talked to the students about having an...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a unique and complex condition. With an often challenging diagnosis process and difficult search for an effective treatment, cultivating a strong and supportive relationship with a...

Since December 2022, I have been battling a knee injury. When it first happened, the orthopedic surgeon told me that because of the broken knee, a meniscus repair, and extensive...

An early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is pivotal in managing the condition effectively. Unfortunately, my own diagnosis came later than I had hoped, and it made me ponder how...

As I look back on the past 65 years there is so much of my journey I want to tell. I don’t want to take this information with me. Way...

Sadness. Grief. Despondency. Sometimes when the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis comes, the first response can be disbelief. But sometimes it can even be relief - to have an answer, to...

Only four years of my childhood didn’t include a dog. Growing up with dogs of all sizes, I couldn’t imagine life without at least one. Almost every extended family member...

Last year was a terrible year for me and this year hasn’t been much better. It started with the passing of my mom and ended with an assault by a...

The inflammation experienced with psoriatic arthritis is truly something that is hard to battle on the daily. It can attack various parts of your body, from joints to tendons, and...

I have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only affect your physical health. Your personal relationships can...

"All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and most relatable in my battle with psoriatic arthritis...

Dear Community, I wanted to write this piece to you like a letter to an old friend. It's been too long, and I'm sorry for that. I've been on an...

They say time changes things. I guess that is true. Three years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Pushing Yourself Can Be Rewarding.” It was about the birth of my...