Socializing at Home This HolidayTis' the season to be jolly...family and loved ones will soon be arriving. It is time to start planning meals and wrapping gifts. Elaborate wrapping with all the ribbons, bells...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At HeartI have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning of time and trying to avoid certain foods...reactionscomments
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate ExperimentWhen it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly influenced by the climate in which you reside...reactionscomments
Diet and Exercise RoadblocksOver the years since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I’ve tried following many different dietary guidelines each with varying degrees of success. Not only that, but I’ve shared many of those...reactions8comments
I Feel It in My FingersOur hands are such important tools in our daily lives. We use them to look after ourselves, earn our livings, love our children, and prepare their meals. Having psoriatic arthritis...reactions18comments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsAThe year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family gatherings usually comes a bit of travel. Whether...reactionscomments
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic ArthritisI wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in this world why did I have to be...reactionscomments
Can You Have Too Little Psoriatic Arthritis-Related Inflammation?If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are no doubt familiar with the importance of reducing inflammation. After all, reducing inflammation can help ease pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. But with...reactions6comments
What No One Told Me About Psoriatic ArthritisWhat no one told me about psoriatic arthritis is that it can happen with or without psoriasis plaques. Did you know that you can have PsA in more than one...reactions10comments
Fumble Fingers: Embarrassing Moments with Psoriatic ArthritisOne of the most challenging aspects of living with psoriatic arthritis and hand pain has been the embarrassment I've faced in public due to my fumble fingers. I never anticipated...reactions13comments
Be Gentle With YourselfPsoriatic arthritis can be debilitating, frustrating, and all-consuming. When you wake up in the morning, you do not know what kind of day is waiting for you. Some days you need...reactions1comment
Post-Thanksgiving Versus My Psoriatic ArthritisOur Thanksgiving this year was not a typical holiday. None of our three sons could come over on Thanksgiving so my husband and I were alone. However, late afternoon, we...reactionscomments
Thanksgiving Day Versus My Psoriatic ArthritisI love the holidays. Cooking big meals for my family to enjoy and enjoying them being home. However, my psoriatic arthritis is not conducive to being on my feet for...reactionscomments
Tips For Your Next Rheumatologist Appointment - Straight From A Rheumatologist!Rheumatology appointments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be very stressful. Not all rheumatologists seem to understand the true impact of PsA on life, which makes it hard for people to...reactionscomments
Turning Back The ClockPsoriatic arthritis struck me when it was my turn to focus on things. I had always wanted to advance my career and enjoy my life It was a very long...reactions10comments
Being a Caregiver When I Needed a CaregiverLately, it seems like all I have been doing is caring for others in my family. I’m not complaining because I am one that loves to care for others when...reactions2comments
The Validation of My Psoriatic Arthritis DiagnosisWhen I first started experiencing what I now know as psoriatic arthritis pain, I had no idea. I had no idea what I was in for and I had no...reactions14comments
What Makes Me Good At Having A Chronic Illness?I have had psoriatic disease for six decades, so I’ve had time to get it right. There is a whole list of things I can’t do because of my illness...reactionscomments
My Tips for Traveling with Psoriatic ArthritisTraveling can be an exciting and enriching experience, but for individuals like me who are living with psoriatic arthritis, it also presents unique challenges. From managing pain and fatigue to...reactions1comment
Navigating Stress and Finding Strength WithinLiving 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...reactionscomments