Real Stories & Strange Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis does not come without its physical challenges. Swelling, joint pain, fatigue are all commonly shared symptoms. But what...reactions10comments
Heat or Ice for Psoriatic Arthritis?...We have had some bad weather here recently. Each storm makes my joints hurt more and more. Trying heat or ice when...reactions2comments
Please Don’t Judge This Book by Its Cover...My fellow spoonies gather closely. Let me share something with you. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me...reactions4comments
Not diagnosed yet...Two years ago, I was running through an airport when a stress fracture occurred in my heel bone (calcaneus bone). It took...reactions11comments
Now I Understand the "Heartbreak of Psoriasis"...When I first came face to face with the “heartbreak of psoriasis” it was January of 1996. I had not been married...reactions7comments
I Have Psoriatic Arthritis, But It Doesn't Have Me...My journey with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) began quite abruptly, as often happens with PsA. Suddenly my legs started to hurt and I...reactions1comment
Gardening With Psoriatic Arthritis...I love gardening, and I love being in the fresh air when my feet and fingers are in the soil. Looking after...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Flares When I Am Ill...Do you flare up when you're sick because of your PsA? I do. From the slightest cold to major health battles, my...reactionscomments
Navigating Stress and Finding Strength Within...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been a challenging journey, filled with highs and lows. Among the various obstacles, stress has emerged...reactionscomments
Respecting Your Boundaries to Lessen Stress...I thought emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic would bring a sense of relief as I started mingling with friends and family again...reactions11comments
A Scavenger Hunt Reminded Me of My Limitations...I can hear the questions now. Why would you participate in a scavenger hunt if you have psoriatic arthritis? How in the...reactionscomments
Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis: Miracle, Myth or Reality?...Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a pain-free life? How about even a day with limited pain? Well, then you've gotten...reactions12comments
My Life With PsA: Revenge Of The Psoriatic Rash...I was diagnosed with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago. Since that diagnosis, I have been lucky to never...reactionscomments
Pet Therapy and Psoriatic Arthritis...I never gave pet therapy for psoriatic arthritis a thought as my best friend happens to be one of my therapists. MY...reactionscomments
The Pain Boss! The Pain!...For most of my life, I have learned to handle and withstand pain. I remember at the age of 5, trying to...reactionscomments
The Psoriatic Foot...When psoriasis symptoms impact the feet, it can cause discomfort and trouble walking. But not all itchy, scaly patches on the feet...reactions7comments
Never Ignore Your Arthritis-Related Fatigue...When we think of active psoriatic arthritis, some of the first things that come to mind are painful joints and raging psoriasis...reactions2comments
When You're Labeled As Lazy Because of Psoriatic Arthritis...I wished I had something else, but I don’t. I've asked God countless times why? Out of all the millions of people in...reactionscomments
I Hate the Pain Scale...Oh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every...reactions46comments
