Changing How I Plan for Vacations...For most people vacations provide an escape from their everyday lives. It’s a time when they don’t have to follow a rigid...reactionscomments
Playing the Waiting Game with Psoriatic Arthritis...It seems like from symptom onset to getting some relief is spent in a never ending waiting game. Often, the first symptoms...reactions1comment
Constantly tired...I have had fibromyalgia for nearly 30 years (Back before they knew what it was). Now my hands hurt, my hips and...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
Misdiagnosed......I went to John Hopkins Dermatologist approx. 10 years ago and was diagnosed with having nummular eczema. I went to another dermatologist...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2repliesFriends & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Dining Dilemma...Most people think of a dinner out with friends as a relaxing outing; however, it is anything but relaxing for someone who...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions24repliesTreatment
