What Do You Know About Rheumatic Diseases?...What is a rheumatic disease? A rheumatic disease is an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack...reactionscomments
Communicating in Relationships with Psoriatic Arthritis...I have been living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) for a few decades now. Living with this brings many challenges. It doesn't only...reactions2comments
The Price of Pain Relief..."All magic comes with a price." Rumplestiltskin's line about magic is the most iconic in the show, Once Upon a Time, and...reactions6comments
Realizing the 3 Year Change in My Psoriatic Arthritis...They say time changes things. I guess that is true. Three years ago, I wrote an article entitled “Pushing Yourself Can Be...reactions4comments
What Will My Retirement Look Like with Psoriatic Arthritis?...I can’t believe I am writing the word “retirement.” I've been working for forty-eight years. Boy, it’s time to take a break...reactionscomments
It took so long to find out what was wrong...I used to be a really active person. In 2019, I qualified as a personal trainer and at the age of 48...reactions2comments
MOVING FORWARD...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in 2018 when the base joint of my big toes, riddled by gout for almost...reactions13comments
Regularly Stretching for Mobility...Psoriatic arthritis is well known for affecting our range of motion in movement. It is honestly one of the most annoying things...reactions6comments
Sausage Fingers and the Validation I Never Knew I Needed...We live in a social media world. Many of our life-defining moments are posted online for anyone and everyone to see. One...reactions22comments
Understanding the Dangers of Dissociating with Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic and often debilitating autoimmune condition that affects all aspects of my life. It is important to...reactionscomments
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What Is This Chest Pain? Learn More About Costochondritis and Tietze Syndrome...Chest pain with psoriatic arthritis might be a sign of another condition. Costochondritis is chest pain caused by inflammation of the cartilage...reactions10comments
What Is It Like To Have Multiple Chronic Illnesses With Multiple Doctors?...I live with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia - among a few other conditions. I've lived with psoriasis for over 60 years...reactionscomments
Are JAK Inhibitors Safe for Psoriatic Arthritis?...Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately. JAK inhibitors. My doctor recently talked to me about...reactions14comments
I wish...I can not find a physician that agrees with the psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. My fingernails are all over the map. Some...reactions2comments
What Gets You Out of Bed in the Morning When You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?...The morning. Ugh. Seriously. That’s the feeling I get when I open my eyes each day. Just, ugh. Am I right? The...reactions8comments
The One Psoriatic Arthritis Topic I Avoid Like the Plague...The impact of psoriatic arthritis is as unique as the person who lives with it. Everyone's experience is different which is why...reactionscomments
Law and Resilience: Becoming a Lawyer living with Psoriatic Arthritis...I consider myself a competitive person. I find myself with a fierce desire for the truth and a drive to win. It's...reactionscomments
My View of Arthritis Changed After My PsA Diagnosis. Here's How....Arthritis took on a whole new meaning once I received my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) diagnosis. To be completely honest, I never gave...reactionscomments
Lifestyle Habits That Support Psoriatic Arthritis and Osteoporosis...I was officially diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis over 25 years ago, though my painful joints can agree, the PsA present long before...reactions26comments
