How Psoriatic Arthritis Shifted My Role in My MarriageWhen I married my husband, I embraced the traditional role of a wife. I quit my job to stay home, raise our...reactions2comments
How Rain, Snow, and Seasonal Changes Impact Psoriatic ArthritisHave you noticed the weather making a difference in your PsA? Since being diagnosed with PsO in 2007 and later PsA in...reactions3comments
The Bitter Cold is Bitterly Painful for My Psoriatic ArthritisHere in the Chicago suburbs it's been bitter cold, which can been bitterly painful for psoriatic arthritis! Temperatures dip into the negatives...reactionscomments
Cold To The Bone: Surviving Winter with Psoriatic ArthritisAccording to a 2018 survey conducted by the National Psoriasis Foundation, 4 out of 10 people claim that winter is the season...reactionscomments
Transitioning to a New Medicine: It's Not as Easy as You'd ThinkLike so many things about managing life with psoriatic arthritis, transitioning to a new medicine is much more complicated than you might...reactions22comments
From Hip Pain To Finger PainI was shocked at the responses to my last article about hip pain. There were no bad responses at all. All the...reactions36comments
To My Loved Ones Who Support Me, Even When it is HardSometimes I get way too caught up in how psoriatic arthritis affects me. I get tunnel vision. When it comes to making...reactionscomments
Prepping for Winter With PsAWinter is coming, and I already know it's going to hurt. The changing seasons can hurt a lot when you have psoriatic...reactionscomments
Rest Days Then and NowRest days. We all need rest days in one way, shape, form, or another. Sometimes, I sit and think about it, and...reactionscomments
When Side Effects Feel Worse Than ArthritisSince the time I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I feel like I've tried every medication under the sun. For years, I...reactionscomments
Waiting to See if My Treatment is WorkingI do not treat PsA the same as I did when I was first diagnosed. In fact, my treatment plan has changed...reactions6comments
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect My Mobility?Do you have days where your joints feel like they are ranging at war with you? This is how I feel some...reactionscomments
Preparing for PsA Flares This Fall and WinterSummer is on its way out, and soon, the leaves on the trees will change color to soft hues of oranges and...reactions4comments
Socializing at Home This HolidayTis' the season to be jolly...family and loved ones will soon be arriving. It is time to start planning meals and wrapping...reactions1comment
This Holiday Is About Family Not Psoriatic ArthritisWhat has me so excited about this holiday season? When compared to last year’s season, just being able to celebrate it with...reactionscomments
Easing into Exercise After PsA FlaresIt's tough to start trying to exercise and rebuild your body after psoriatic arthritis (PsA) flares. When you first start, it can...reactionscomments
Is Retirement Possible When Having PsA?There have been a lot of things on my mind lately. My husband and I have been talking about his possible retirement...reactions5comments
Top 5 Tips to Prepare for WinterAutumn has shared with us the beauty of letting go, her beautiful colors of all the shades of red, orange, yellow, brown...reactionscomments
The Unseen Battle Between PsA Pain and FatigueLiving with PsA is like being caught in a perpetual tug-of-war between pain and fatigue. When people ask me whether the pain...reactionscomments
Does Your PsA Make You Less Social?Are you experiencing social angst because of your PsA? Do you miss out on going out with friends or family? Do you...reactions6comments
