How is Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue Like an Onion?Fatigue is something that is really hard to explain, so many people think that it is the same as being tired. It is however so much more than that. Like...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Interviewing My Husband Concerning My Psoriatic ArthritisIt was recommended to me that I should interview my husband concerning my psoriatic arthritis and him being a caregiver. I found that intriguing. My husband and I have been...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Pain Relief is Not a Luxury, It's a NecessityPain relief is not a luxury; it is a necessity. As a person living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I have had to deal with severe pain, discomfort, and sleepless nights...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Getting Older With Psoriatic Disease Skincare RoutineAt any age a skincare routine is important. But as we aged whether you stay at home or go out is very important. Even going to the store you need...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Taking Care of Your Mental HealthPsoriatic arthritis places a huge amount of strain on your body. The physical toll that it takes on your body is often beyond measure. Weeks and months of endless pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Providing the Right Amount of InformationOur family has often hosted exchange students from Europe and Asia. Recently in one of the farewell meetings, our exchange coordinator staff person talked to the students about having an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Meet Donica Baker, The PsA Rheum You’ve Been Looking For!Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a unique and complex condition. With an often challenging diagnosis process and difficult search for an effective treatment, cultivating a strong and supportive relationship with a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Possibility of Knee Replacement Feels Imminent NowSince December 2022, I have been battling a knee injury. When it first happened, the orthopedic surgeon told me that because of the broken knee, a meniscus repair, and extensive...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Pregnancy with Psoriatic Arthritis: The Importance of Early DiagnosisAn early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is pivotal in managing the condition effectively. Unfortunately, my own diagnosis came later than I had hoped, and it made me ponder how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Me And My Psoriatic Arthritis JourneyAs I look back on the past 65 years there is so much of my journey I want to tell. I don’t want to take this information with me. Way...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis and the Right To Be SadSadness. Grief. Despondency. Sometimes when the diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis comes, the first response can be disbelief. But sometimes it can even be relief - to have an answer, to...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Finding My Perfect Canine CompanionsOnly four years of my childhood didn’t include a dog. Growing up with dogs of all sizes, I couldn’t imagine life without at least one. Almost every extended family member...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Psoriasis Is Flaring Which Has My Psoriatic Arthritis FlaringLast year was a terrible year for me and this year hasn’t been much better. It started with the passing of my mom and ended with an assault by a...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Inflammation StationThe inflammation experienced with psoriatic arthritis is truly something that is hard to battle on the daily. It can attack various parts of your body, from joints to tendons, and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Communicating in Relationships with Psoriatic ArthritisI have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only affect your physical health. Your personal relationships can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Price of Pain Relief"All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and most relatable in my battle with psoriatic arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Giving Too Much of Yourself to the Cause: A LetterDear Community, I wanted to write this piece to you like a letter to an old friend. It's been too long, and I'm sorry for that. I've been on an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Realizing the 3 Year Change in My Psoriatic ArthritisThey say time changes things. I guess that is true. Three years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Pushing Yourself Can Be Rewarding.” It was about the birth of my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Will My Retirement Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis?I can’t believe I am writing the word “retirement.” I've been working for forty-eight years. Boy, it’s time to take a break and sit down. I've been thinking about this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Regularly Stretching for MobilityPsoriatic arthritis is well known for affecting our range of motion in movement. It is honestly one of the most annoying things and something I have found that I have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments