Methotrexate...I haven't read anything in this forum/newsletter about methotrexate and breathing issues...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Nightmare...or stranger than fiction?...As I sit here, on my couch at 1:47 am, legs curled as usual, bottle of water, iPad, MTV classic, I wonder where to begin my story...do I start at...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Kicking My Chronic Fear To The Curb...There are many frightening aspects of living with multiple chronic illnesses. What will my future look like? How will I get through today or tomorrow? How much pain can I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do You Believe You Can Be Your Own Advocate?...Childhood psoriatic arthritis isn’t a laughing matter. It’s unfortunate that anyone should live with such a chronic, painful disease, but it can be especially taxing for children. Dealing with pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Have you had a Lab to find your RA factor count...Have you had a Lab to find your RA factor count, just had 2nd one 1st came back 375 then last week 395 I'm told 14 is the norm....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Lactic Acid Rollers and the Squatty Potty – Your Community Recommendations...When managing psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the best recommendations come from fellow sufferers. That’s why we like to keep track of the products and treatments you say have worked for you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Listen to Me, Don't Judge Me...Everyone wants to feel like their voice is being heard, that they can share their thoughts, opinions, worries, and feelings without being judged by someone else. This is especially true...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Pacing Myself: Making the Most of My Time When I'm in Remission...Whether my psoriatic arthritis is in remission or I am just experiencing a few “good” days, I always find myself scrambling to make the most of that time. I often...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Defining ‘Strong’ with Psoriatic Arthritis...Imagine you’re playing The $10,000 Pyramid, and your partner gives you these clues: You might answer, “Things that are strong.” Yes, those things are strong, but in my world, being...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is remission?...I've been in treatment for PsA for 10 years now, I don't remember having any time when I haven't had swelling, pain, or stiffness every single day. What is the...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatment
Join the Hashtag Community - #SpottingSpoons...Do you feel like the moments of joy and happiness are few and far between these days? It is easy to get overwhelmed focusing on the negative of living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Made Grocery Shopping a Family Affair...Even after I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I preferred to go grocery shopping by myself. As a stay at home mom, a trip to the grocery store was like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Guide To Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis...I have asked myself this question for the past 10 years; why did it take 25 years to get the proper diagnosis for my disease? First off, what is psoriatic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Am Never Alone When I Try A New Medication...I expected my doctors to prescribe medications when I was diagnosed with PsA and my other chronic illnesses. But I didn’t expect having reactions to prescriptions that I had taken...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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. I define a flare as being in so...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
"Just Don't Think About It" Is Not Want I Want To Hear!...Just don’t think about it… Has anyone ever said this to you in regards to the pain you experience from psoriatic arthritis? I have heard this more than I can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ways to Combat Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue...Many people who don’t suffer from psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis will not understand the physical pain and fatigue that goes along with having this disease; especially if you’re suffering from...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
My News Broadcast for Psoriatic Arthritis...If I was allowed a few minutes of air time on a syndicated news broadcast, it would bring me great joy. If you would like to know why, it’s because...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Meaning to Our Marriage Vows...In sickness and in health, till death do us part. When I said these words, I had no idea how much they would play a role in my future. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments