Distraction Therapy - Finding Ways to Cope with Pain...Distraction: a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. Who couldn’t use a little distraction from pain, fatigue...reactionscomments
Are You a Patient Advocate or a Patient Expert?...I have had psoriasis for 55 years and psoriatic arthritis for 35 years. I have talked to countless medical professionals over the...reactionscomments
Forgetful Fingers With Psoriatic Arthritis...Is it just me? Surely it cannot be just me, whose fingers seem to forget how to work properly when flare season...reactions21comments
Mother's Day With Psoriatic Arthritis...Last year's Mother's Day weekend was one of the best I have had in a long time. At the same time, the...reactionscomments
Relief...I had horrible psoriasis growing up all over my body...constantly receiving treatment for my skin. As a young adult, I would have...reactions8comments
PsA Sucks: Hip Pain and Nail Problems...Hi there. I live in New Zealand and was diagnosed at 28, I’m now 58 (shock horror) 😆. I’m having issues with...reactions8comments
PsA Woes: Conflicting Emotions & Contradictions...Everyone has a need to be understood. For those of us with psoriatic arthritis, we have a need to have others understand...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
What is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very...reactionscomments
PsA: A Pain In My Hip!!...I was diagnosed with PsA in 2011 and literally went through the wringer to find a treatment that helps. I was prescribed...reactions5comments
At Home Activities With Psoriatic Arthritis...Sitting around the house has never been a good thing for me. The longer I sit, the stiffer my joints feel. I...reactionscomments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Disease, I Abhor You...Abhor. Its official definition is a verb and means “regard with disgust or hatred.” My definition is so much more. There are...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Knee Pain...Psoriatic arthritis is so hard on the body. I haven't been dealing with it for as long as others. Mine started about...reactions6comments
Psoriatic Woes: Do You Mind Repeating Yourself?...I have had psoriasis since 1996, partnered with psoriatic arthritis. Recently, I've attended my niece's wedding. My daughter is a junior flower...reactions4comments
What Do Disparities Look Like When Living With Psoriatic Arthritis?...As a person who has lived with this illness for decades, I believe I have earned the right to say that I...reactions2comments
A Nasty Fall Hurts Far More With Psoriatic Arthritis...I consider myself an outdoor person. I love working in my flower beds. My husband and I love to go fishing and...reactions2comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
