How Faith Has Made Living With Psoriatic Arthritis EasierFaith is a funny thing. It isn’t tangible, you can’t hold it in your hand. Nor can you really see it, smell it, or taste it. It is not something...reactions6comments
Kicking My Chronic Fear To The CurbThere are many frightening aspects of living with multiple chronic illnesses. What will my future look like? How will I get through today or tomorrow? How much pain can I...reactionscomments
Do You Believe You Can Be Your Own Advocate?Childhood psoriatic arthritis isn’t a laughing matter. It’s unfortunate that anyone should live with such a chronic, painful disease, but it can be especially taxing for children. Dealing with pain...reactionscomments
Lactic Acid Rollers and the Squatty Potty – Your Community RecommendationsWhen managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track of the products and treatments you say have worked for you...reactions2comments
Listen to Me, Don't Judge MeEveryone wants to feel like their voice is being heard, that they can share their thoughts, opinions, worries, and feelings without being judged by someone else. This is especially true...reactions4comments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in RemissionWhether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to make the most of that time. I often...reactionscomments
Defining ‘Strong’ with Psoriatic ArthritisImagine you’re playing The $10,000 Pyramid, and your partner gives you these clues: You might answer, “Things that are strong.” Yes, those things are strong, but in my world, being...reactionscomments
Join the Hashtag Community - #SpottingSpoonsDo you feel like the moments of joy and happiness are few and far between these days? It is easy to get overwhelmed focusing on the negative of living with...reactionscomments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...reactionscomments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family AffairEven after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom, a trip to the grocery store was like...reactionscomments
My Guide To Understanding Psoriatic ArthritisI have asked myself this question for the past 10 years; why did it take 25 years to get the proper diagnosis for my disease? First off, what is psoriatic...reactionscomments
Why I Am Never Alone When I Try A New MedicationI expected my doctors to prescribe medications when I was diagnosed with PsA and my other chronic illnesses. But I didn’t expect having reactions to prescriptions that I had taken...reactionscomments
This Too Shall Pass: Fighting My Way Back From A FlarePain is a part of my everyday life. That is the reality of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis. I define a flare as being in so...reactions3comments
"Just Don't Think About It" Is Not Want I Want To Hear!Just don’t think about it… Has anyone ever said this to you in regards to the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I have heard this more than I can...reactionscomments
Ways to Combat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis FatigueMany people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from...reactions20comments
My News Broadcast for Psoriatic ArthritisIf I was allowed a few minutes of air time on a syndicated news broadcast, it would bring me great joy. If you would like to know why, it’s because...reactions2comments
New Meaning to Our Marriage VowsIn sickness and in health, till death do us part. When I said these words, I had no idea how much they would play a role in my future. I...reactions1comment
Follow The Leader: Constant Battle Between My Body & BrainMy body and brain are forever playing a game of follow the leader. The problem is that they both want to be the leader and have tantrums when the other...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis Tips: Caring for Your Painful JawOf all the joints that give me trouble, the jaw is probably the worst offender. It’s not that it’s the most painful but that it’s the joint I use the...reactionscomments
How To Buy A Mobility Aid When Insurance Won’t Cover ItMany of us who have psoriatic arthritis will find ourselves in need of a mobility aid at some point. Those who require the use of one full-time will most likely...reactions2comments