Giving the Gift of More Energy and Less Pain...Prior to my life with psoriatic arthritis, I used to transform my house to reflect one holiday after another. I had a firm schedule for putting up and taking down...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Life Gives You Lemons…...You know the saying: "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade." But with a chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis, sometimes the lemonade is still very sour. Psoriatic arthritis is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Top Five Tips for Surviving the Holidays...Surviving the holidays without exhausting yourself is hard even for the healthy, but it is especially tough for those of with a chronic illness like Psoriatic Arthritis. Even if we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holidays...The holidays are very hard for me. I use to love Christmas, I love the meaning behind it, that will never change but my whole outlook on Christmas is nothing...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Jaime Lyn Moy...Jaime Lyn Moy’s experiences with psoriatic disease began not with her, but with her son who was diagnosed at age 4 with psoriasis and age 5 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis...
Ryan Johnson...Ryan was previously an advocate on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Ryan Johnson is a fitness professional based out of New York City. Along with training clients both in-person and online, Ryan is a...
Kim Clune...Kim was previously an advocate on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. At 8 years old, Kim Clune was told that she mustn’t wash well enough to have skin like hers. The shame of that...
A Long Journey...It took over four years to get my diagnosis but I have finally found a treatment that is helping me.Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Better Life...I learned many years ago that having psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis has turned out to be a blessing for me. I no longer have that chip on the shoulder. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PsA Diagnosed at 50 Years of Age...Natural supplements and treatment have truly helped me cope with my psoriatic arthritis.Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cynthia Covert...Cynthia Covert is a wife and mother of two who resides in sunny southern California. She was diagnosed with Psoriasis in 2001 and Psoriatic Arthritis in 2003. She started blogging...
Be Kind To You: Easy Exercises at Home...The decision to keep moving and incorporate gentle exercising into your lifestyle can be one of the best treatments for joint stiffness with PsA. One thing is for sure, it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Finding Friends & Support Within The Psoriatic Disease Journey...Since the age of 5, finding and keeping friends has always been a unique challenge for me. You see, I was diagnosed with psoriasis at that same age. My severe...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with the holidays...I'm dreading Thanksgiving tomorrow because I've had a really bad pain week. Any suggestions on how I can bow out of dinner gracefully if I need to?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceCoping
I'm Tired of Being Tired...I was recently diagnosed and while I'm devastated to have this disease on one hand, I'm thankful to finally have some answers. I don't think my family really believed that...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Coping Each Day...I've had psoriasis since the age of 5. That's right - 5. At a very young age, I experienced discrimination that many adults will never experience facing. Because of my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PsA versus RA: Similarities & Differences...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be easy to confuse. Both are forms of arthritis in which the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Senior Citizen Story...I am female senior citizen, age 69, and only developed psoriasis some 12 years ago. It was over my entire body except the palms of my hands and soles of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Frustrated, Fatigued, and Fighting for Pain-Free Days...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition closely related to and frequently co-occurring with psoriasis. Both PsA and psoriasis are chronic life-long autoimmune conditions. While psoriasis primarily affects the skin...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
So Exhausted! Managing Fatigue with Psoriatic Arthritis...Fatigue can often be one of the most frustrating and confusing phenomena those with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experience. It's not uncommon to get a somewhat restful night's sleep, only to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
