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
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsA...As I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter...reactionscomments
Even Experts Need Help Sometimes...After living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in our household for 13 years, you’d think I could maneuver the ins and outs...reactionscomments
Downsides to Sharing Health Challenges with the Wrong People...Whether you have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness, your health, how you treat your condition and your challenges are nobody’s business...reactionscomments
Be Informed: Don't Stick Your Head in the Sand...When I was younger, if someone was saying something that I didn’t want to hear, I thought that if I pressed my...reactionscomments
Easy And Healthy Daily Habits That Don't Require Exercise...Making the commitment towards a healthier you is an arduous journey to begin. I get it. Excuses are available in bulk and...reactionscomments
Reflections of a Mom on Mother’s Day Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...Being a mom is hard. Being a mom living with psoriatic arthritis can feel downright impossible. When I first found out I...reactionscomments
Why Lists are So Important to Me...I love lists. I make lists for everything. List making became more important to me after being diagnosed. Physical pain messes with...reactionscomments
If I Could Turn Ahead Time with Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis is a real disease that causes me pain every day. It affects my everyday life in the worst way. It...reactionscomments
When Your Chronic Illness Is Used As An Excuse...In my experience, there are three types of people in this world, those who genuinely care about what others think, those who...reactions5comments
When the Green-Eyed Monster Rears Its Ugly Head: Dealing with Feelings of Jealousy...Webster’s dictionary defines jealous as, “hostile towards a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage.” Based on this definition, why wouldn’t...reactionscomments
This Too Shall Pass: Fighting My Way Back From A Flare...Pain is a part of my everyday life. That is the reality of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis...reactions3comments
Herbal Booties and Heated Mattresses - 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...reactions2comments
Cheerleading My Way through PsA...Living with PsA and my other chronic illnesses has taught me that I am my best advocate. Nobody, not one friend, family...reactionscomments
How to Keep Holiday Festivities from Increasing Your PsA Symptoms...The holidays are upon us! It’s that time of year when we gather and celebrate with friends and family. It involves more...reactions2comments
One Mom's Midnight Fears...My children are still little. It is still easy to convince them that “Mommy is fine.” It is still easy to persuade...reactions2comments
The Most Difficult Part of Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...There are a great many difficult parts of living with psoriatic arthritis. There is the pain, joint damage, fatigue, and complications from...reactions4comments