PsA Medications and Sun Sensitivity...For most people summer is a time for fun in the sun. However, if the medications, pharmaceutical or natural, list photosensitivity as a side effect, fun in the sun can...reactionscomments
Three Travel Tips That Will Make Any Vacation Better...Traveling with psoriatic arthritis and similar painful chronic illnesses can be difficult, but not impossible. In my 17+ years of living with chronic pain, I have discovered that I can...reactionscomments
When You Can’t Smile to Hide the Pain...Psoriatic arthritis can involve many joints. Some of the more common ones include knees, fingers, toes, and lower back. But did you know that psoriatic arthritis can also affect your...reactionscomments
Finding Others Who Get "It"...The first few years after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis I felt like an outsider. None of my friends or family members could understand how I felt physically or mentally...reactions11comments
Why I Rarely Discuss My Health When Socializing...When I go out, I want to have FUN. The last thing I want to do is talk about my pain or health. So I put on a happy face...reactionscomments
Can I Return To Who I Used To Be?...My chronic conditions changed more than what I could physically do, it changed my personality as well. Living with psoriasis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and psoriatic arthritis is tough. I experience pain...reactionscomments
Running After Foot Fusion Surgery...Hello, I just joined this group and I am happy to be a member. I had foot fusion surgery May 11th because of severe pain and my joint was a...reactions4repliesTreatment
My Psoriatic Arthritis Is a Rain Indicator...Do your joints ache when it’s going to rain? Do you feel like a walking, talking weather prediction station? You may be convinced your arthritic pain is worse when the...reactions6comments
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 are easily justified by our rationale. Maybe you...reactionscomments
The "What If" War...There was a time when I let the fear of “what if” keep me from trying new things or from going places that I have never been to before. What...reactionscomments
Thief in the Night-Stealing Moments of My Life...I missed a soccer game. My youngest daughter’s first game ever, and I missed it. I missed a lunch date with friends. Wonderful friends who have been ridiculously supportive. I...reactions2comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...When you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or alternative medicine, clinical trials may provide another treatment...reactions3comments
Choosing a Biologic to Fit Your Lifestyle...Between my son and myself, we’ve tried nearly every biologic approved for psoriatic arthritis. Often they would work for about eight months before the effectiveness would wear off. In the...reactionscomments
When Do We Tell Our Kids About Our Illnesses?...Recently I stumbled upon a conversation on Facebook in regards to sharing our illnesses with our children. The person asked what others thought was an appropriate age to explain what...reactionscomments
PsA or RA?? The choice is yours!...Following my family doctor's order, I went to see "the best" rheumatologist in my area. His conclusion - I either have PsA or RA. My RA indicator was not sufficient...reactions4comments
Growing Old is Not for Sissies...That is what my elderly patients used to say.I always wondered why I had problems with painful joints and fatigue. I was checked by numerous doctors to no avail until...reactions1comment
Pain and Stiffness...I was very healthy as a child and young adult. I had Mono at 27 and that's when everything changed. I had a "moderate" case of Mono, but it lasted...reactions2comments
New Tools & Features on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com...You may have noticed some changes around Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added some new features and functionality to provide an even better experience for the most important...reactionscomments
The "Amazing" Joint Juice...One of my favorite parts about my college is that it’s right down the street from my aunt’s workplace. In my first year of school, I’d drop in to visit...reactionscomments