The Emotional Impact of Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...After I got over the initial shock and denial of my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), It swiftly came to my attention how much this condition impacts every single aspect...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
When Comfort Trumps Being Fashionable...In my life prior to living with chronic pain, I looked forward to getting dressed every day. I not only enjoyed putting together fashionable outfits, but I also delighted in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Psoriasis worse after treatment?...I was diagnosed with PsA and Psoriasis in June 2016. The psoriasis had been very mild and misdiagnosed as eczema for a couple of years. It was the PsA that...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Speak Up and Advocate!...Do you live with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Consider speaking up! I have had psoriasis for 50 years and psoriatic arthritis for the past 25 years. I have been very...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Flu-like aches...Hi folks!! Sorry if this is frequently asked. I have had a tentative diagnosis for years but never gotten any father. Seilene joints come and go so hard to pinpoint...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
A New Year’s Resolution: Listen...As we look forward to 2017, we make many resolutions to start the year off right include losing weight, getting organized and spending more time with family. But as a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Marijuana to treat PsA...My husband has had psoriatic arthritis for at least 25 years but this last year has been extremely painful for him. He was on Enbrel for many years but his...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Baby It's Cold Outside! How Cold Weather Affects my PsA...Sometimes it seems as though my right knee is a weather barometer. I'm telling you when the weather is bad, so are my joints. You may have heard of this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So That Explained It....I developed psoriasis when I was 18 and psoriatic arthritis when I was 24. I was not diagnosed with the arthritis for about 5 or 6 years. As I learned...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Crazy in the Head!...For years I have been making excuses for strange sensations, random excruciating pain from any body part, faux broken ankles, wrists swollen eyes and a lingering back ache that I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Redefining the “It" in “It Will Get Better”...If you have been recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, get ready to hear what those of us who have been living with this condition hear often: "It will get better.”...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tough Cookie With a Bottle of Ibuprofen...My story starts 20 years ago, I was 23. It seemed like I went from a healthy strong health nut to a sick person in bed all the time. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Enjoying the Freedom My Mobility Aid Provides...Walking and standing are not easy for me. That is also not an easy thing to admit freely. For the past 10 years, my body has been through so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking Up With Your Doctor...Sometimes, your insurance company’s decisions, distance to your doctor’s office, or your doctor’s retirement dictate your need to find another doctor for your care. But sometimes, it’s your strained relationship...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Simponi Aria, Hair Loss and Brittle Nails...I started Simponi Aria recently and am noticing hair loss and brittle nails. Not sure if they are related. My methotrexate was also slightly increased by 2 pills a week...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Five Tips for Paying for PsA Treatment...Managing a chronic disease, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), is challenging enough without having to think about paying for PsA treatment or dealing with the cost of drugs. And it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leanne Donaldson...Leanne Donaldson is first and foremost a wife and mother to 3 small children. She writes about her experiences and family life being a mom and parenting with a chronic...
Eye Care & PsA: Taking Care of My Baby Blues...I have a love-hate relationship with my eyes. My baby blues are one of my favorite physical attributes, but they like to cause trouble and have a hard time behaving...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
2016 - A Year in Review...It’s hard to believe that the year is coming to an end – and another year of challenges, frustrations, wins and #fail are almost behind us. Looking back over the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
