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...Reactions0reactionsComments18 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....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis, Biologics and the Workplace...He spoke with me about ensuring I had a paper trail for the HR department....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Of course, I could get brave and just go out bald!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments4 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....Reactions0reactionsComments1 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....Reactions0reactionsComments2 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments5 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....Reactions0reactionsComments11 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Aunt Flo Met Psoriatic Arthritis...My body begins to crave chocolate and salt. I also sob when the ASPCA commercial comes on....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Friend, the Food Processor...Somehow, I only crave crunchy or chewy things when my jaw hurts!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments0 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....Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Views: Managing Psoriatic Arthritis and Hobbies...Another common response was to trade hobbies for something easier to do....Reactions0reactionsComments5 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....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Enthesitis and Psoriatic Arthritis...And even my bloodwork showed no trace of the pain I was experiencing....Reactions0reactionsComments97 comments
Member Spotlight: Leanne Donaldson...Sure, the house is a little messier than before, and it takes longer to get the laundry done but I would never trade that for the quality time I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments