Frustration...I was 50. I remember the day it started. My knees hurt. I kept thinking it would get better, but it just...reactions2comments
Foot issues, Achilles tendon etc - beginning of PsA?...I believe my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) started by problems with my feet. Plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, a torn left Achilles tendon, and...reactions4comments
Chronic Kidney Disease...I, within the last month, found out I'm in stage 2 of chronic kidney disease. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been horrible for...reactions2comments
Other Health Conditions Linked to Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory joint condition that can lead to decreased quality of life and possibly permanent joint damage. People...
Today, I Rest (My PsA Said I Must)...I am a strong, independent woman. Even when I cannot get out of bed because my psoriatic arthritis is flaring, everything hurts...reactions10comments
5 Tips for a More Peaceful Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...Our days are busy and seemingly only getting busier. As the days melt into weeks and the weeks seem to roll into...reactionscomments
The Impact the Climate Has on My Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Do where we reside have an impact on our life with psoriatic arthritis? If you asked my body, it would have to...reactions21comments
Summer Fever and Foot Pain...The sun is shining. The birds are singing and the scent of fresh blossoms waft gently in my open windows. Can you...reactions30comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Doesn't Discriminate by Age..."You're so young; it can't possibly be that bad." I can't tell you the number of times someone told me that after...reactions3comments
Living with Other Conditions in Addition to Psoriatic Arthritis...The Psoriatic-Arthritis.com team likes to post prompts on our Facebook page. As you probably know, we think of ourselves as a vibrant...reactions8comments
Three's A Crowd: Arthritis Was Ruining My Friendships...A recent flare reminded me that arthritis is far wider reaching than physical pain and limitations alone. Alongside my independence, PsA deprives...reactions2comments
What Chronically Ill Children Want Their Parents to Know...One of the most difficult things in receiving a PsA diagnosis is seeing how intensely it can affect your loved ones. If...reactionscomments
Debating When To Call the Doctor..."Call if anything changes," my doctor will say at the end of my appointment. Hearing that is such a friendly reminder. Having...reactionscomments
Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis: What’s the Difference?...Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often confused because they share similar symptoms. This can lead to confusion and misdiagnosis. To add...reactionscomments
Being Overwhelmed by Elimination Diets...One sip of beer and I can already feel a throbbing in my fingers. The sugar and cream in coffee do a...reactionscomments
What Is the Role of Diet and Nutrition in Psoriatic Arthritis?...While diet and nutrition cannot cure psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or psoriasis, they may help reduce the severity of these conditions. They also...
H2O: Water My Psoriatic Bones...Most medical and non-medical people will agree on one thing. We all need water to survive and even thrive. I was raised...reactionscomments
Rheumatology Care Inspired My Advocacy...Do you see a rheumatologist for your psoriatic arthritis? From the very start of my 28-year journey with psoriatic arthritis, I have...reactionscomments
Vicki Nowell...Vicki was previously a health leader on Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Vicki Nowell is a Moderator for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com and PlaquePsoriasis.com. She was officially diagnosed with...
Psoriatic Arthritis and Long-Distance Travel...Doing things with PsA does not normally look like doing things without it. PsA challenges us in the best and worst ways...reactionscomments
