Up and downs of psoriatic arthritis...I have lived with psoriatic arthritis since age 15. I am disabled from it now. I worked for over 20 years as...reactions2comments
How Can We Deal With Fear and Stress?...For me, living with a chronic condition translates to living under continuous stress. Managing appointments, treatment, loved ones' expectations, and the pressures...reactionscomments
Even Providers Don’t Believe!...Recently, I went to a new provider because two of mine retired. This one actually said they didn’t believe I have psoriatic...reactions4comments
5 Ways the Pandemic Made Living with Arthritis Easier...Lockdowns and restrictions due to the pandemic have been hard on everyone. It was especially tough to be separated from our friends...reactionscomments
Mrs. Carrie Gibbens: Experiences With Knee Surgeries...Hi, I'm Carrie and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, over 10 years ago. My mum had this also and I've inherited everything...reactions5comments
I’m Stuck! My Words Won’t Come Out....I've been feeling stuck for a few weeks. I haven't been able to communicate in the way I want. I am at...reactionscomments
Why I Say I Am Fine...If I had a nickel for every time, I said “I am fine” since my psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, I would be a...reactions3comments
Choosing a Biologic to Fit Your Lifestyle...Between my son and myself, we’ve tried nearly every biologic approved for psoriatic arthritis. Often they would work for about eight months...reactionscomments
Playing the Waiting Game with Psoriatic Arthritis...It seems like from symptom onset to getting some relief is spent in a never ending waiting game. Often, the first symptoms...reactions1comment
Tips for Infusion Therapy...There are several different ways to take biologics for psoriatic arthritis. Some medications come in pill form, others are given in the...reactionscomments
My Psoriatic Arthritis Is on Overtime...When you work 40 hours a week, the last thing you want to hear is "Can you work some overtime?" I have...reactions3comments
Learning to Give Yourself Injections...On the day I was diagnosed, if you had told me I would soon be giving myself injections once a week to...reactions2comments
4-Letter Words I Hate the Most...I’ve heard my fair share of four-letter curse words. Heck, they’ve become part of my everyday vocabulary over the years. I understand...reactionscomments
To My Dear Friend, Newly Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis...I know you are scared. I know you are in pain and very confused. You are filled with self-doubt and worry. You...reactions9comments
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...reactions2comments
5 Mistakes I Made Managing PsA...After dealing with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for 13 years – first with my son, then with me – I’ve come to...reactions1comment
What To Do When NSAIDs Are Causing More Harm Than Good...NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain relievers are a class of medications utilized by many with arthritic conditions. They can help reduce both...reactionscomments
PsA: An Inherited Condition...I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in 2014 and am now on my 6th medication. It seems to wear out everything after...reactions2comments
Flares...I have no psoriasis ANYWHERE! First time in 11 years. But still suffer from joint pain - some days worse than others...reactions1comment
How Does Psoriatic Arthritis Affect the Lower Back?...Lower back pain occurs in up to 40% of people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), as the disease can affect the joints in...
