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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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.”...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3repliesTreatment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
Facing My Fears...No one should live in fear. It's a vulnerable and troubled place to live. Sadly, most of us who suffer from chronic conditions like psoriatic arthritis do that. In my...reactionscomments
Tips for Getting Through a Psoriatic Arthritis Flare...Acceptance of psoriatic disease is far from easy. It took me around 13 years to feel comfortable, confident, and guilt-free when it comes to managing my condition. That said -...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
