Community Views: Psoriatic Arthritis and the Pain Scale...One of the most common tools that doctors use to assess the severity of psoriatic arthritis is the pain scale. This tool...reactionscomments
The Various Faces of Support...Whenever we go through things in our life, in fact, even just going through life, support can make all the difference. When...reactionscomments
Living One Day at a Time...I have been living with psoriatic arthritis for several years. It's becoming worse as I age. I was diagnosed right away after...reactions3comments
My Kids Cashed In On My Brain Fog But I Turned The Table!...“My mind is full of fluff". - Winnie the Pooh. Pooh’s quote precisely describes what it feels like when brain fog takes...reactionscomments
The guilt is real...I’ve only been newly diagnosed with PsA but have had fatigue & psoriasis for years. My last partner would tell me I’m...reactions1comment
Yes, I Am Aging Gracefully With Psoriatic Arthritis...I am 63 years old. I'm a proud wife, mother, grandmother, great aunt, niece, and cousin. I have held many titles over...reactionscomments
My Resting Pain Face...I was indoors at a family party and trying to hold it together. The humidity that day was oppressive, something my joints...reactions14comments
Boundaries That Make My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis Less Painful...When I hear the word boundaries, psoriatic arthritis is not what comes to mind. Instead, I think of my mental health. Yet...reactions1comment
Community Views: Daily Life with Psoriatic Arthritis...Living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a struggle. Dealing with joint inflammation and chronic pain takes a daily toll. The many symptoms...reactionscomments
Rheumatologist Misunderstandings...Psoriatic arthritis takes a toll on daily living. Many people’s rheumatologists do not understand the effects of psoriatic arthritis, making it hard...reactionscomments
Meditation as a Healing Process...We all know that meditation has been proven to be very helpful, in many ways. Meditation can calm the mind, help with...reactionscomments
Last Night Scared Me...I'm having a rough day. There, I said it. Why is it so hard for me to admit that? I go through...reactions5comments
Yes, PsA is real...I have plenty of horror stories, surgeries, and such: rib breaking off, and puncturing lung and heart. My rib plate just broke...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis and Barometric Pressure: Does it Really Make a Difference?...While there isn’t a lot of research to support a connection between psoriatic arthritis and barometric pressure, there sure are a lot...reactions15comments
I may be flagging but I’m still trying!!...Psoriatic arthritis? What’s that? Can’t be that bad – now I have a diagnosis I can get better... can’t I? These were...reactions1comment
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month 2021...Time to kick off Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Month this May! Throughout the month, we will be focusing on highlighting the impact psoriatic...reactionscomments
Knee Surgery and Psoriatic Arthritis (Part 2)...This past April 2021, I wrote an article about having to have knee surgery. I will give you a quick recap: it...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
Community Views: What Should You Learn at Diagnosis?...The process of diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often long and frustrating. Finally arriving at a diagnosis is a relief. Living with...reactionscomments
