8 Ways You Know You Have Psoriatic Arthritis...There are several ways that a doctor can tell if you have psoriatic arthritis. Some of these include swollen fingers, joint damage...reactions1comment
Explaining to friends that you don't look 'that' ill...Over many years of treatment for PsA, we have all heard the comment, "Well you don't look that ill." Sometimes friends will...reactions5comments
Why Do We Always Compare?...It is only human to look for similarities and differences in situations. Even my children, from a very young age, began to...reactionscomments
Invisible Illness...Psoriatic Arthritis is invisible. No one really sees it. Oh, if we have the rashes and plaques, well yes, people see. I...reactions5comments
Appreciation for Reserved Parking Permit...There are just tons of kudos I want to give to my handicap reserved parking decal. When you are suffering from psoriatic...reactions11comments
I Feel Like a PsA Fraud...Around 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with PsA. For 3.5 years before that, I had pain in the middle, right-hand side...reactions1comment
Did You Ever Get The Proper Diagnosis?...I just want to say, don't settle for an “I think”. I’m so tired of doctors saying I think, we're not sure...reactions8comments
10 Things I Have Learned From Living with PsA...I used to think that the only thing there was to learn from living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is that it is...reactions1comment
Psoriatic Arthritis at Work...Work, oh this thing that we have to do to pay the bills. For some of us, it is a passion and...reactions2comments
8 Psoriatic Arthritis-Friendly Kitchen Tools To Help This Holiday Season...I was determined to cook a full Thanksgiving dinner myself this year. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries, and...reactionscomments
Three Things Disneyland Has Taught Me About Psoriatic Arthritis...People think that I am obsessed with Disney and Disneyland. Okay, maybe they are right. Believe it or not, Disneyland does more...reactionscomments
Functionally Sick with Psoriatic Arthritis...Being “sick” isn’t a black and white thing. There are a million and one shades of grey, all mixed up together. Our...reactions3comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Holiday Gift Guide...Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a type of arthritis that typically affects people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition usually represented by...reactionscomments
Psoriatic Arthritis Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids...If you’ve read my diagnosis story, then you might know that it largely revolves around hearing loss as one of my first...reactions10comments
Supporting A Loved One with Psoriatic Arthritis...So the one you love has Psoriatic Arthritis and you don’t have a clue what to do. You keep searching for a...reactions3comments
You Are So Lucky...Although I didn’t receive my first diagnosis until 2001, I have been dealing with chronic pain from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, degenerative disc...reactions2comments
Psoriatic Arthritis at Fifty Is Not What I Expected...They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, I am here to tell you firsthand that if you have...reactions1comment
To Rest or Not to Rest, That Is the Question...You may have noticed my less than subtle nod to the words of Shakespeare in the title. But sadly, beyond my love...reactionscomments
A Psoriatic Arthritis Story: Holiday Amnesia...Finding the right balance between caring for your health and deciding how much of your time and energy to give to others...reactionscomments
A Holiday Gift from Psoriatic Arthritis: When Jaw Pain Crashes Dinner...In the past, I tried to avoid gatherings like dinner parties. I always worried I was offending the host by not going...reactionscomments
