The Importance of a Workout BuddyPrior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I worked out stress free. While I enjoyed having company while exercising, I didn’t NEED to have someone there. Since my diagnosis of psoriatic... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Living with PsA is Like Riding a Roller CoasterI spend a lot of time at Disneyland. While I always expect to have a magical visit, I never expected that thrill rides would better provide lessons about living with... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Risky Business: Playing the Lottery With My Pain LevelLiving with psoriatic arthritis isn’t easy. I risk increasing my pain level with everything I do. I have to laugh when someone suggests that I just don’t do the things... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dining DilemmaMost people think of a dinner out with friends as a relaxing outing; however, it is anything but relaxing for someone who lives with a painful chronic condition. Instead of... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What To Do When NSAIDs Are Causing More Harm Than GoodNSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are a class of medications utilized by many with arthritic conditions. They can help reduce both pain and inflammation, however, they often come with... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Number of Things I Can Do Without PainExplaining what it is like to live with psoriatic arthritis to friends and family has never been easy. I have spent hours sharing all of my symptoms and how they... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry if this sounds harsh, but seriously, some of... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effects of Psoriatic ArthritisIt took me 25 years to get the proper treatment for psoriatic arthritis. This is a form of arthritis that affects people diagnosed with the skin disorder psoriasis also. People... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the BankMarch is National Nutrition Month, so this month we’re focusing on eating healthy and nutritiously. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect the way you’re able to take... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Perks of Treating PsA NaturallyI will be honest; I used to think people who chose natural treatments over pharmaceutical ones were crazy. Well, now that I am one of those crazies I would like... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Final CountdownLiving with a disease like psoriatic arthritis forces a person to deal with things that make them uncomfortable. For me, one of those things was getting used to having my... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Ego vs The CaneLiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a never-ending journey of self-discovery. Every day I find simple things in life that, before diagnosis, I took for granted. Things like walking a... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dairy Products and PsA: That's Bad for MePsoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. I grew up on a farm, dairy was a part of my life every day. I would itch like crazy... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is This As Good As It Gets?I will never forget the day my rheumatologist uttered the words “This is as good as it gets”. It had been a year since my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis, and... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Prefer Marijuana Edibles and TincturesWhen it comes to medicating with marijuana (MMJ), I prefer edibles and tinctures. One reason I opt for an edible or tincture rather than choosing to smoke or vape marijuana... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Things You Should Do, But Don't Want To, When You Have Psoriatic ArthritisI grudgingly open my eyes and like every morning for the past year, I begin to assess what kind of body I am going to have today. Will I ever... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Pity the FoolI pity the fool who looks upon the chronically ill as being “less than”. Someone once told me that they felt sorry for my children because I wasn’t “normal”. I... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stand Your Ground With Your Healthcare TeamDoctors and the tests they order are not infallible. I would be filthy rich if I had a dollar every time a doctor dismissed an unrelated symptom and blamed it... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Flexible FestivitiesFor many years, I tried forcing my body to celebrate holidays on their proper dates. This led to failed outings and longer than necessary recovery times. No longer wishing to... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Work Relationships While Living With PsAEveryone stares as I slowly make my way across the room. I’m sure I know what they are thinking--Late again, huh. Geez, can’t she manage to get it together?Wish I... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments