Misguided Anger: Angry At My Condition, Not My Loved OnesA painful chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis can bring out the witch in even the kindest of people. Pain and fatigue often...reactions7comments
"How Are You Doing?": The Question That Drives Me Crazy!Having a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis means that we’re stuck with this disease until we die or a cure is found...reactions2comments
What to Expect at the Rheumatologist's OfficeEven before my official “diagnosis” I knew that something was not right. Fatigue, aches, and pains sent me to my primary care...reactionscomments
PsA Medications and Sun SensitivityFor most people summer is a time for fun in the sun. However, if the medications, pharmaceutical or natural, list photosensitivity as...reactionscomments
Three Travel Tips That Will Make Any Vacation BetterTraveling with psoriatic arthritis and similar painful chronic illnesses can be difficult, but not impossible. In my 17+ years of living with...reactionscomments
When You Can’t Smile to Hide the PainPsoriatic arthritis can involve many joints. Some of the more common ones include knees, fingers, toes, and lower back. But did you...reactionscomments
Finding Others Who Get "It"The first few years after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I felt like an outsider. None of my friends or family members...reactions11comments
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When SocializingWhen I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or...reactionscomments
Can I Return To Who I Used To Be?My chronic conditions changed more than what I could physically do, it changed my personality as well. Living with psoriasis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Is a Rain IndicatorDo your joints ache when it’s going to rain? Do you feel like a walking, talking weather prediction station? You may be...reactions6comments
Easy And Healthy Daily Habits That Don't Require ExerciseMaking the commitment towards a healthier you is an arduous journey to begin. I get it. Excuses are available in bulk and...reactionscomments
The "What If" WarThere was a time when I let the fear of “what if” keep me from trying new things or from going places...reactionscomments
Thief in the Night-Stealing Moments of My LifeI missed a soccer game. My youngest daughter’s first game ever, and I missed it. I missed a lunch date with friends...reactions2comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactions3comments
Choosing a Biologic to Fit Your LifestyleBetween my son and myself, we’ve tried nearly every biologic approved for psoriatic arthritis. Often they would work for about eight months...reactionscomments
When Do We Tell Our Kids About Our Illnesses?Recently I stumbled upon a conversation on Facebook in regards to sharing our illnesses with our children. The person asked what others...reactionscomments
New Tools & Features on Psoriatic-Arthritis.comYou may have noticed some changes around Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide...reactionscomments
The "Amazing" Joint JuiceOne of my favorite parts about my college is that it’s right down the street from my aunt’s workplace. In my first...reactionscomments
Changing My Tune: Learning How to Stay Out of an Emotional FunkLike it or not making errors in judgment or mistakes in regards to how we manage our chronic illnesses is something we...reactionscomments
Scheduling Outings: Needing Time to Prepare & RecoverRecognizing and accepting that everything I do comes with a risk has made it easier for me to make plans. Gone are...reactionscomments
