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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions14repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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. I define a flare as being in so...reactions3comments
"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...reactionscomments
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...reactions20comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
Follow The Leader: Constant Battle Between My Body & Brain...My body and brain are forever playing a game of follow the leader. The problem is that they both want to be the leader and have tantrums when the other...reactions1comment
What kind of mobility aids and assistive devices are available?...What should a first-time buyer know before purchasing one?...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceAssistive Devices
Are you using an assistive device or mobility aid?...What made you decide to get an assistive device or mobility aid? Or, if you aren't using one, what is holding you back?...reactions23repliesAssistive Devices
Psoriatic Arthritis Tips: Caring for Your Painful Jaw...Of all the joints that give me trouble, the jaw is probably the worst offender. It’s not that it’s the most painful but that it’s the joint I use the...reactionscomments
How To Buy A Mobility Aid When Insurance Won’t Cover It...Many of us who have psoriatic arthritis will find ourselves in need of a mobility aid at some point. Those who require the use of one full-time will most likely...reactions2comments
How To Pick Myself Up After A Flare...It takes time for my body to bounce back from an extreme flare. Sometimes it takes a few days or weeks to get back into my regular routine. There have...reactions2comments