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
My Joy Jar: Reminding Me of the GoodA few years ago I received a joy jar from a friend. You may have seen them called memory jars on Pinterest...reactionscomments
Looking at the Past with Rose-Colored GlassesRaise your hand if you have ever uttered the words “I want my old life back” or “I wish my life was...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Without PsoriasisThere are times when you may have all of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without having psoriasis. Continue reading to understand...reactions6comments
Member Spotlight: Leanne DonaldsonChances are you've seen Leanne Donaldson around the community. Not only does Leanne contribute to Psoriatic-Arthritis.com, she also runs her own blog...reactionscomments
5 Things I Avoid During a FlareFlare-ups from psoriatic arthritis and other painful chronic conditions do more than inflict pain and fatigue; they also alter my emotional state...reactions14comments
Learning to Give Yourself InjectionsOn the day I was diagnosed, if you had told me I would soon be giving myself injections once a week to...reactions2comments
