Psoriatic Arthritis Flares: Life in Survival Mode...Life with psoriatic arthritis certainly has its ups and downs. There are times when your pain and other symptoms are minimal. While...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Lessons: You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup..."You cannot pour from an empty cup". This might be one of my most favorite sayings. This quote has taught me so...reactionscomments
The Pros & Cons of Acupuncture: My Review...Psoriatic arthritis is a lifelong condition that causes your joints to hurt and swell. People with psoriatic arthritis can also have patches...reactions3comments
My Path To The Diagnosis Of Psoriatic Arthritis...My story started long before where I began to see real issues. At the beginning of 2019, I was 54 years old...reactions2comments
My 2021 Resolutions: Living Better with Psoriatic Arthritis...I must confess that I am not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The reason is that I, like most people, are...reactions2comments
The Holidays Are Bringing Added Stress To My Psoriatic Arthritis...As I was traveling alone the other day, I got to thinking of the upcoming holidays and how much-added stress can bring...reactionscomments
Insecurity Over Brain Fog...Not too long ago, I gave a presentation in my psychology class. I was supposed to teach the class about why a...reactions4comments
Do You Think Psoriatic Disease Worsens With Age?...When I was in my 20's, this question was constantly at the back of my mind. Will my illness worsen as I...reactionscomments
How You Felt Right After Your Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis...There is no one way to feel when you find out you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Some people feel a range of...reactions2comments
Living With Psoriatic Arthritis: Family Support & Treatment Journey...Hi, I’m Pat and I have PsA. I was diagnosed with RA in 1968, I was 18 years old. I left the...reactions1comment
My Definition of a Good Day: Living with Psoriatic Arthritis...How I define a good day while living with psoriatic arthritis? Especially since so much has changed since my original diagnosis. One...reactionscomments
Embracing My Inner Nerd Helps Me Cope With Chronic Pain...Distractions are a valuable way to cope with pain and fatigue from psoriatic arthritis when nothing else seems to help. Some of...reactions4comments
Why We Hate Our Doctors...I have had psoriatic arthritis for over thirty-five years. It took me twenty-five years to get the proper diagnosis. Most patients with...reactions5comments
Adding Chiropractic Care to My Pain Management Plan...We are all proof that there is no one-size-fits-all treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Our symptoms, as well as the degree of severity...reactions2comments
Brain Fog and Psoriatic Arthritis...Pain and joint inflammation are some of the most recognized symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but there are many other symptoms that...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Turmeric and the Autoimmune System...Turmeric is a spice that has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and has been around since the beginning of time. I have found out...reactions2comments
And Now, I Can't Breathe......I struggle to climb the fifteen stairs to my apartment. Forest fires in Oregon and Idaho have filled the air with smoke...reactions2comments
The Burden of Pain...By definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living...reactions13comments
Dairy Products and PsA: That's Bad for Me...Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. I grew up on a farm, dairy was a part of my...reactionscomments
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File for Disability...I didn’t file for disability after receiving my diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis. I had left the workforce 4 years prior to being...reactions10comments
