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 was going to be a mom, I had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 exhibit symptoms and are diagnosed at a young...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Talking Pain: The Conversation Equation...My first symptom of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was a case of swollen knuckles that resulted in bulbous disfigurement at each finger's bend. I woke in tears each morning afraid to touch, well, anything...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis...I know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You are frustrated. Maybe you are even angry. Yes...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Ghost of Past Fears: Stigma of Using Mobility Aids When Traveling...Living with multiple chronic illnesses and having limited mobility has forced me to face fears that I never expected to. The stigma that society has placed on who should use...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pajama Party...In the 17+ years of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis, my life has become one big pajama party. Adjusting to this wasn’t easy as I was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
20 years to Diagnosis...During my pregnancy with my second daughter, I developed such excruciating back pain and SI joint pain by 10 weeks. I would fall all the time. I couldn't turn in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PSA...Hi, Pat here. I was finally diagnosed with PSA about 4 years ago. For way too long I dealt with specialists in my area that looked at my swollen knees...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fight the fight...I was 29 years old when I was diagnosed with psoriasis. I had to have thyroid surgery to remove my thyroid the year before - That is when the spots...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My rock...The first time I went to the doctor for pain I was 23. I remember waking up every morning wondering what was wrong. It felt like I had a super...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
"Shoe" Pain Away...Like many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my love-hate relationship with shoes. I absolutely love shoes...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Managing Fatigue: Sleeping Beauty and the Chronic Beast...Fatigue is a cruel beast that wreaks havoc in the lives of those of us who live with a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis. It has no respect in regards...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Cosentyx/Extreme Fatigue...Has anyone used Cosentyx now or in the past experienced extreme fatigue? I have completed my 5 week dosing load and am close to taking my next dose. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments45 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
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 to force my body to do what it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What a mess! Two steps forward, three steps back....Talk about someone who never thought this would happen to me, have been fighting , psa, for approx 20 years. I know it's genetic many cousin, nieces and my sister...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
PsA and Leaky Gut Syndrome...Is there a correlation between PsA and Leaky Gut Syndrome? Does anyone have both? Symptoms? Treatment options? Thanks in advance, and Shine On!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComorbidities
Daily Struggles with Psoriatic Arthritis...Obviously, getting out of bed is probably the biggest struggle every single day. That is a given. But I am constantly surprised at how, even with medicine, there seem to...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
My Productive Appointment Procedure...Once upon a time going to the doctor meant that I just needed to list my symptoms and share how I have tried to treat them. That all changed after...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Volunteer to Help Those with PsA...National Volunteer Week is April 23-29. This is a great time to help those in the psoriatic arthritis community in many ways: mentoring, starting a support group, getting involved in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Raising Awareness for PsA...It seems like PsA doesn't get nearly the amount of attention that osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis get. How do you raise awareness or help educate others about what it means...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
