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
Woes of PsA: Finding the Right DiagnosisLike many people with psoriatic arthritis, I experienced symptoms for quite a few years before landing myself a diagnosis. I wrote off the aches in the morning. I blamed the... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
If I Could Turn Ahead Time with Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is a real disease that causes me pain every day. It affects my everyday life in the worst way. It has started to affect me personally. I have... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Combatting Those Side-EyesIf you have psoriatic arthritis, you may have heard it referred to as an invisible illness. You look fine on the outside, but few understand what is truly going on... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Why Lists are So Important to MeI love lists. I make lists for everything. List making became more important to me after being diagnosed. Physical pain messes with my brain. I often experience brain fog or... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
For Those with a Chronic Illness: What are Our Rights?In this day and age, all we hear about is people’s rights. We have children’s rights, freedom of speech rights, human rights, civil rights, marriage rights, and so on and... By Diane T2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Osteoarthritis vs. Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is the Difference?Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be a challenge because several arthritic conditions have similar symptoms. PsA is often misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, or osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Treatment Discrimination for Chronic PainTreatment discrimination for chronic pain can occur for those who need prescription pain relief and for those who opt to treat their condition naturally. By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Furry PhysiciansOur family has four pets, three cats, and a dog. One cat thinks he is a dog, and another thinks she is a fierce mountain lion. The other two—a 17... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Pain-Free Day? What the Heck is That?One thing my friends and family struggle to accept is that I never experience a pain-free moment or day. Many assume that I am pain-free when my psoriatic arthritis is... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
5 Mistakes I Made Managing PsAAfter dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years – first with my son, then with me – I’ve come to realize that even when the disease is being... By Jaime Lyn Moy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How I Medicate with Medical MarijuanaIn this post I share how I treat my chronic illnesses, which includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, with medical marijuana (MMJ). While choosing to medicate with marijuana was the best... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How CBD and Medical Marijuana Can Help Relieve PsA SymptomsMany people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are interested in alternative treatments because traditional medical treatments may not have worked for them. Or traditional treatments may have caused unwanted side effects... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Developing Spidey Senses with PsAI may not be able to climb walls or shoot webs from my hands, but Spiderman and I do have some things in common. Peter Parker’s senses were heightened after... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Respecting Treatment ChoicesAs if having our lives altered by psoriatic arthritis wasn’t hard enough, we also face harsh judgment from those who disapprove of how we treat our conditions. Most shocking is... By Cynthia Covert1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Ways to Pay for PsA Meds Without InsuranceNot being able to afford a medicine that may potentially help your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be disappointing, but there is hope. There are a variety of treatments for PsA. The... By Alisha B3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
15 Minutes of Self-Care With Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be a painful, debilitating disease. It is lifelong, and there is no cure. Facing an uncertain future makes self-care one of the most important things we... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Carry In My Chronic Care BagI never know how my body is going to behave. One moment I may experience pain in my spine and an hour later my hips, hands, and/or feet may join... By Cynthia Covert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments