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
How to Cope With Feelings of Resentment...Sometimes it can feel like everyone else has it better than us. A better house, better car, better job, or even better...reactionscomments
Long time long battle...My story started at the age of - well really not sure about the time frame. At the age of 8 or...reactions1comment
Newly diagnosed. Starting methotrexate....Hi, I was diagnosed last week. I have been symptomatic for 10+ years (I'm 40 now) with normal blood work. I've been...reactions9repliesFatigueNewly DiagnosedRheumatologistTreatment
Saying Adios to Sangria: When Alcohol Triggers Pain...Maybe it's the Portuguese in me, but I love sangria. While I don't care too much for most alcoholic drinks, there's something...reactions4comments
Four Ways to Plan a Successful Outing...Leaving the house for any reason can be a stressful event for those of us with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Fear of a...reactionscomments
Dos your skin shed when wet?...When my skin gets wet, like bathing, showering or getting caught in the rain, I really shed anywhere I get my body...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Long wait for diagnosis...Hi folks, I was diagnosed with soft tissue rheumatism about 9 years ago. Episodes of swelling, stiffness...flu type pain but it only...reactions2comments
Exploring Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Psoriatic Arthritis...It has taken me quite a while to come to the conclusion that one single “magic bullet” to treat my psoriatic arthritis...reactionscomments
Finding a Diet That Works For You...Do you ever get annoyed when people say they decreased their pain and inflammation by changing their diet? I mean seriously, if...reactionscomments
To My Loved Ones Who Support Me, Even When it is Hard...Sometimes I get way too caught up in how psoriatic arthritis affects me. I get tunnel vision. When it comes to making...reactionscomments
Two words...If you could only pick one word to describe psoriatic arthritis, what would it be? AND If you could only pick one...reactions11repliesAwareness
4-Letter Words I Hate the Most...I’ve heard my fair share of four-letter curse words. Heck, they’ve become part of my everyday vocabulary over the years. I understand...reactionscomments
Dark Mornings: Will It Be Pain or Guilt Today?...I wake up every morning. I should be grateful for that at least. In the darkness, I open my eyes just like...reactions1comment
When The Doctors Just Shrug Their Shoulders...I don't know how many of you have experienced this but one of the more frustrating things I've been dealing with over...reactions13repliesComorbiditiesSide EffectsSymptoms
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
One Day at a Time!...When I woke up one morning and my hands and feet were stiff, I didn't think too much about it. After two...reactions1comment
Lumps, bursitis and metatarsalgia...I have bursitis in my elbow and a lump on the bottom of my foot at the base of my middle toes...reactions2repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Three Drug Free Ways I Reduce Pain...While I can’t avoid or prevent every flare, there are a few things I can do to limit how many flares I...reactionscomments
6 Adaptive Tools for the Kitchen if You are Living with PsA...Do you have psoriatic arthritis and love to cook? There are a lot of twists and turns in the kitchen that requires...reactions2comments