The Physical and Emotional Stress of Caregiving with Psoriatic Arthritis...Caregiving for a family member can have effect on your psoriatic arthritis. In my experience caring for my dad has agitated my...reactions8comments
The Mental Aspect of Having Knee Replacement Surgery...If you have been reading my articles, then you know I have been trying hard to rehab a broken knee. The incident...reactions5comments
Polypharmacy in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients...If you're like me, you may have been diagnosed with several chronic illnesses. Not just psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but a host of...reactions18comments
My Meltdown Over A Jar of Jelly...I wouldn’t even begin to know where to start if I tried to count all the tears I’ve shed because of psoriatic...reactions1comment
At War with Physical Stress...When we think about stress, it is usually our mental health that comes to mind. But that is only one form of...reactions4comments
Celebrate the Little Victories...Whether your joints are on fire, you fight daily to keep your eyes open, or if you’re battling eye inflammation, it’s important...reactionscomments
Those Strange PsA Symptoms......We know that psoriatic arthritis is so much more than just chronic inflammation and joint pain. While swollen, painful joints are the primary symptoms...reactions174comments
When Patient Advocacy Isn’t All Good...Many of us embark on this crazy path of patient advocacy by accident. For some, we stumble into the spotlight with a...reactionscomments
Getting Value From Your Rheumatologist Appointment...It should be simple. You get an appointment and you go see the doctor. At the appointment, they tell you everything you...reactionscomments
Perfect Storm: Doctor, Insurance & Medication...Navigating doctor appointments, prescriptions, labs, and insurance can drive the experienced patient nuts. It can’t be easy for a newbie, but especially...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Is Not For The Faint At Heart...I have had psoriasis for decades but didn’t anticipate the PsA side of things. I have been using creams since the beginning...reactions3comments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: The Horror and the Tragedy...It has been some time since I wrote something for this wonderful community. I could say it was because I was busy...reactions1comment
From California to Florida: My Psoriatic Arthritis Climate Experiment...When it comes to living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), it's essential to understand that the pain and discomfort experienced can be highly...reactionscomments
Finally we are getting somewhere...So it all started with me becoming increasingly distressed and anxious, as no doctor could agree in the NHS what was wrong...reactions8comments
Traveling for the Holidays with PsA...The year is almost at an end, and we all know what that means. Holidays. Big, family-filled, hectic holidays. And with family...reactionscomments
What No One Told Me About Psoriatic Arthritis...What no one told me about psoriatic arthritis is that it can happen with or without psoriasis plaques. Did you know that...reactions12comments
Can You Have Too Little Psoriatic Arthritis-Related Inflammation?...If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are no doubt familiar with the importance of reducing inflammation. After all, reducing inflammation can help...reactions6comments
Be Gentle With Yourself...Psoriatic arthritis can be debilitating, frustrating, and all-consuming. When you wake up in the morning, you do not know what kind of...reactions1comment
Life with Psoriatic Arthritis: Setting Boundaries During The Holidays...The holidays bring time with loved ones, gift exchanges, warm feelings, and over-commitments. If there is anything those with psoriatic arthritis are...reactions1comment
