Living With the Question of Comorbidities...What is this new ache? What is this new pain? Hmmm, that is an odd rash, what’s up with that? I wonder...reactions3comments
I Just Want to be Normal...I have had skin issues since I was in 3rd grade. I also had, (so the Dr said), eczema around both ankles...reactions1comment
Misguided Anger: Angry At My Condition, Not My Loved Ones...A painful chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis can bring out the witch in even the kindest of people. Pain and fatigue often...reactions7comments
"How Are You Doing?": The Question That Drives Me Crazy!...Having a chronic illness like psoriatic arthritis means that we’re stuck with this disease until we die or a cure is found...reactions2comments
Invisible suffering, living in torment...I'm a middle aged woman, alone with virtually no support. Started with severed psoriasis as a little girl after a bout of...reactions4comments
What to Expect at the Rheumatologist's Office...Even before my official “diagnosis” I knew that something was not right. Fatigue, aches, and pains sent me to my primary care...reactionscomments
Are biologics allowed on airplanes?...Are biologic medications allowed in carry-on items when flying throughout the US? Internationally?...reactions1replyTravelTreatment
Travel and Assistive Devices...When you go on vacation or travel for any length of time (even just going to a doctor's appointment) do you use...reactions17repliesAssistive DevicesTravel
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
