Why Do Autoimmune Conditions “Collect”? – Part 1...The most common autoimmune disease in familial autoimmunity is autoimmune thyroid disease (Graves Disease, Hashimotos, etc.), followed by Systemic Lupus... By VickiN3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis Pain Changes People...A treasure trove to say the least. For the next few hours, I took myself and my daughter on a trip down memory lane.... By ClairG2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Biologics and the Workplace...He spoke with me about ensuring I had a paper trail for the HR department.... By Melissa Withem-Voss3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Making Healthy Choices When You Feel Like Garbage...And yet, when my body is hurting or I’m experiencing a great deal of fatigue I crave gluten-filled, dairy-loaded, preservative-saturated deliciousness.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Of course, I could get brave and just go out bald!... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain: Are You Willing to Pay the Price?...For those of us living with PsA, there is often a trade-off for any choices we make.... By Julie Greenwood3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Could a Mediterranean Diet Be Right for You?...Sticking to a diet of any kind can be difficult, especially when you crave certain foods. Dr.... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stages of Emotional Acceptance...It took me quite a while to realize that there was no “trade” or bargain that I could make for a miracle to end to my pain.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis in Children...It's one thing as a child to have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but it's completely another to be brave enough to weather the storm.... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Replaced My New Year’s Resolution With a Life Commitment...When I denied myself of all pleasurable foods, I would crave them more than if I allowed myself an occasional treat.... By Cynthia Covert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Appreciation for Reserved Parking Permit...Before I was brave enough to use my sticker, I felt people would judge me. I was too scared to see people looking or staring at me.... By Diane T3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
7 Ways My PsA Turns Me Into a Toddler...I’ll just trade a rubber ducky for some soothing music and bath pillow. Kids are always on the run. They never seem to sit still.... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Music Helps Me Cope With Psoriatic Arthritis...And we all need opportunities to have a good cry after putting on a brave face for so long.... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When Aunt Flo Met Psoriatic Arthritis...My body begins to crave chocolate and salt. I also sob when the ASPCA commercial comes on.... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Friend, the Food Processor...Somehow, I only crave crunchy or chewy things when my jaw hurts!... By Elizabeth Medeiros3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
No Need to Be Pregnant to Appreciate This "Pregnancy" Pillow...I raved about my Leesa mattress and someone else talked about a white noise machine.... By Janet Geddis3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things I Wonder as a Psoriatic Arthritis Patient...Of all the things I find myself wondering about - it is the trail of thoughts below that always seems to repeat themselves.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
I’m Sorry. I Don’t Have That Disease....Once the weight starts coming off and your knees feel better, you could try yoga or walking the nature trail for a different exercise routine.... By Jaime Lyn Moy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Hobbies...Another common response was to trade hobbies for something easier to do.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Enthesitis and Psoriatic Arthritis...And even my bloodwork showed no trace of the pain I was experiencing.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments97 comments