Active to Disabled...I used to be very active. I studied and taught overseas. I took ground school for aviation. I did cliff diving, spelunking, backpacking across Europe, worked for an airline, and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Spring Cleaning With Psoriatic Arthritis...Motivating your family to help with household cleaning can be challenging. For people living with psoriatic arthritis, it can be difficult to ask for more help, or even tempting to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Misdiagnosed......I went to John Hopkins Dermatologist approx. 10 years ago and was diagnosed with having nummular eczema. I went to another dermatologist who said I had eczema and continued over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Putting Myself In Their Shoes...I have seen hundreds of memes and blog posts asking those who don’t live with chronic pain to put themselves in our shoes. However, it is impossible to fully understand...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life can change almost overnight...I have had psoriasis since my early 20s but wasn't diagnosed with PsA until I was 44. It was a swollen toe that started the diagnosis...fast forward 4 years...for the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Wish My Gym Trainers Knew...When I’m asked, “Are you okay?” I often find myself saying, “I have arthritis,” which downplays the severity of my psoriatic diseasediagnosis. This gives the impression that my shoulders or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Cleaning: Getting Family to Help Out...Has your PsA affected your ability to stay on top of household cleaning and chores? How do you manage to stay on top of it all? Does your family help...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
The Importance of a Workout Buddy...Prior to being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, I worked out stress free. While I enjoyed having company while exercising, I didn’t NEED to have someone there. Since my diagnosis of psoriatic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Living with PsA is Like Riding a Roller Coaster...I spend a lot of time at Disneyland. While I always expect to have a magical visit, I never expected that thrill rides would better provide lessons about living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Risky Business: Playing the Lottery With My Pain Level...Living with psoriatic arthritis isn’t easy. I risk increasing my pain level with everything I do. I have to laugh when someone suggests that I just don’t do the things...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Me and My Wonky Heart........Not sure where to begin. To be honest it's odd to talk about my condition so openly. Not that its a secret....just not talked about a lot. I'm 29. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dining Dilemma...Most people think of a dinner out with friends as a relaxing outing; however, it is anything but relaxing for someone who lives with a painful chronic condition. Instead of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I am 32, but feel like I'm going on 80!...I am 32, but feel like I'm going on 80! I just thought thats what the 30's felt like. I have been diagnosed with PsA 3 months ago, exactly a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What To Do When NSAIDs Are Causing More Harm Than Good...NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are a class of medications utilized by many with arthritic conditions. They can help reduce both pain and inflammation, however, they often come with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Number of Things I Can Do Without Pain...Explaining what it is like to live with psoriatic arthritis to friends and family has never been easy. I have spent hours sharing all of my symptoms and how they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Part of Incurable Don't They Get?...Living with multiple chronic diseases which includes psoriatic arthritis, has brought to light just how ignorant people can be. I am sorry if this sounds harsh, but seriously, some of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
alternates to drugs...has anyone tried supplements? I've read that Glucosmaine/Chondroitin/MSM is good for joint health and anti-inflammatory. Also, Omega 3 is good for anit-inflammatory I've talked to an acupunturist and she said...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTreatment
The Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis...It took me 25 years to get the proper treatment for psoriatic arthritis. This is a form of arthritis that affects people diagnosed with the skin disorder psoriasis also. People...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PsA without psoriasis......For years I suffered with this crazy pain... misdiagnosed several times by various doctors.... ended up just dealing with it on my own until i had the worst flare up...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesDiagnosis
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank...March is National Nutrition Month, so this month we’re focusing on eating healthy and nutritiously. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect the way you’re able to take...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
