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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
Pajama Party...In the 17+ years of living with multiple chronic illnesses which includes psoriatic arthritis, my life has become one big pajama party...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
PSA...Hi, Pat here. I was finally diagnosed with PSA about 4 years ago. For way too long I dealt with specialists in...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
My rock...The first time I went to the doctor for pain I was 23. I remember waking up every morning wondering what was...reactions1comment
"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...reactions12comments
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...reactions28comments
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...reactions45repliesTreatmentSide Effects
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1replyComorbidities
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...reactions18comments
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...reactionscomments
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:...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesAwareness
