Prescribing Poison: Treating My PsA Naturally...Before I step up onto my soapbox, I want to make it very clear that I am not anti-medicine. While I have...reactionscomments
Why I Shouldn’t Have Feared the Cost of Treating my Conditions Naturally...Having a chronic condition like psoriatic arthritis may require more doctor visits than the average person. Because of this my husband and...reactionscomments
Why I Prefer Marijuana Edibles and Tinctures...When it comes to medicating with marijuana (MMJ), I prefer edibles and tinctures. One reason I opt for an edible or tincture...reactionscomments
Frustrated, Fatigued, and Fighting for Pain-Free Days...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and frequently co-occurring with psoriasis. Both PsA and psoriasis are chronic life-long...reactions6comments
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
Meet Pearl, My Cane and Sidekick...I can't remember if it was February or March, but the weather was snowy and raw. My foot was raging with pain;...reactionscomments
Ridding My Rash With CBD...I acknowledge that I am fortunate that I don’t experience the rash associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis often. However, when it...reactionscomments
The Path to the Right Diagnosis with PsA...The journey that leads to a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is as unique as the people who have it. Some people...reactions1comment
Stand Your Ground With Your Healthcare Team...Doctors and the tests they order are not infallible. I would be filthy rich if I had a dollar every time a...reactions5comments
Massage Sticks and Vionic Shoes - Your Community Recommendations...When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. So we’re keeping track of the products and treatments you...reactionscomments
Five Minute Me-Time Activities...When you have a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, life revolves around scheduling doctors’ appointments, taking medications, easing pain, worrying about flares...reactionscomments
The Final Countdown...Living with a disease like psoriatic arthritis forces a person to deal with things that make them uncomfortable. For me, one of...reactions1comment
My Loved One Has Psoriatic Arthritis: Views From the Other Half...Sometimes, because we are the ones who live with psoriatic arthritis every day, we can easily and understandably get wrapped up in...reactionscomments
Is Your Exercise Plan Doomed to Fail?...The worst mistake I made while attempting to come up with an exercise program since being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis was trying...reactionscomments
How Living with PsA is Like Riding a Roller Coaster...I spend a lot of time at Disneyland. While I always expect to have a magical visit, I never expected that thrill...reactionscomments
If I Was A Tortoise With Psoriatic Arthritis?...What would my life look like if I was a tortoise with psoriatic arthritis? This is a story where my imagination has...reactionscomments
A Conversation with Rheumatologist Grace C. Wright on the Effects of PsA...In another article I discussed how I didn't want to come to terms with the fact I was dealing with psoriatic arthritis...reactions2comments
Hiding Out in Aisle 9: Avoiding Others...Psoriatic arthritis does more than inflict a ridiculous amount of daily pain on our bodies. It creates many changes in our lives...reactions3comments
Managing Feelings of Isolation...There are many words used to describe physical pain. Hot, tingling, radiating, sharp, or throbbing, just to name a few. But when...reactions2comments
Managing Work Relationships While Living With PsA...Everyone stares as I slowly make my way across the room. I’m sure I know what they are thinking--Late again, huh. Geez...reactionscomments
