My First Experience With Yoga: Not All Poses HelpI have had psoriatic arthritis for 25 years, but was just diagnosed 10 years ago. Also, recently, I found out I have...reactionscomments
Letter to My PsA NeighborMy psoriatic arthritis is like an awful neighbor you just can’t shake – sometimes loud, sometimes nagging, sometimes judging, sometimes overbearing, rarely...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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
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...reactionscomments
Defining "Chronic": My PerspectiveWe throw around the word “chronic” quite a lot when discussing our condition, but it really can feel like we are the...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactionscomments
Why Wasn't I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
"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?...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
Is My Husband Really My Caregiver?When we look at the word caregiver, the best definition would be when you need support caring for yourself. It’s during this...reactions13comments
Learning to Help MyselfThere are so many devices, treatments, and products designed to help make living with psoriatic arthritis a little easier. Judging when we...reactionscomments
Looking Out for Number One: ME!Nobody cares about my body as much as I do. I learned this first-hand many years ago after several physicians prescribed medications that...reactionscomments
Practical Tips for Living with Someone with Psoriatic ArthritisI’ll be the first to admit, I am super hard to live with. My pain level changes daily which makes my mood...reactions3comments
Responding to Useless AdvicePsoriatic arthritis has not only changed me physically and emotionally, it also turned many friends and family members into physicians. Apparently PsA...reactions3comments
