Arthritis-Friendly Fashions I Wish Would Come Back...As a young female, I am continually dealing with the expectation to look fashionable and put together. I've been told again and...reactions18comments
Losing the Genetic Lottery with Psoriatic Arthritis...It feels so weird to have the shoe on the other foot. So many times I’ve tried to imagine what life is...reactions5comments
It Wasn’t The Onion That Made Me Cry...I have had to deal with ignorant people my whole life, especially when it comes to explaining my psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis. My...reactions2comments
Why I Limit Sugar...I have made numerous dietary changes in the past few years. All were made in an effort to reduce chronic pain from...reactionscomments
Can't Sit Still?...How many times do you find yourself fidgeting at a conference? I recently attended the Dallas Fort Worth National Psoriasis Conference and...reactionscomments
Revoking My License to Complain...My blood type is B- Rh-, or as my husband calls it “BE negative”. It’s not that I am generally a downer...reactionscomments
Trying to Avoid Getting Sick...I had the pleasure of going on a 5-day vacation this year and I had the time of my life. When I...reactionscomments
PsA and Health Insurance...Obtaining health insurance that includes hospitalization, major medical coverage, and prescription benefits is essential for any person with a disabling chronic health...
The Emotional Effects of Psoriatic Arthritis...Psoriatic arthritis decreases a person’s quality of life and can cause significant emotional distress in patients. The chronic pain and impact of...
What Is Your Groundwork of All Happiness?...I was sitting at the pharmacy the other day, where it seems I spend 90% of my time and money these days...reactions9comments
7 Things You Need to Live in a College Dorm with Arthritis...The day I got my college acceptance letter in the mail, I started fantasizing what life would be like come September. I...reactionscomments
Emotional Well-Being...Mental health and wellbeing is something that as time has gone on has become highlighted and more awareness have been created. I...reactions3comments
If I Were to Design a Psoriatic Arthritis Fashion Doll...I don’t know about you, but my heart goes pitter patter every time I see a doll manufacturer include someone with a...reactionscomments
How To Tell Your Significant Other You Are Getting Worse?...I walked into the grocery store the other day and couldn’t move because the pain was so sharp in my leg; that...reactions4comments
Carrie Ricketts...Carrie was previously an advocate for Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Carrie Ricketts was diagnosed in 2016 with psoriatic arthritis and would currently describe her disease...
Experiences with Leflunomide...By definition, leflunomide is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) usually prescribed in daily maintenance doses of 10 or 20 mg. Leflunomide is...reactions5comments
Self-Care Is Not Earned...Prior to PsA, I felt that I earned the right to spend extra time and money on my physical and mental health...reactionscomments
Working the Nightshift: Finding A Sleep Pattern That Works...It is common for people who have a painful chronic disease like psoriatic arthritis to struggle getting a proper night’s sleep. Pain...reactions2comments
Learning to Coexist with Psoriatic Arthritis...The other day I thought about how far I have come since I was first diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia in...reactions3comments
One Weary Warrior...Exhaustion.Fatigue.Weariness.Burnout.Depleted.Empty. Sometimes, I look at myself in the mirror and think, I have nothing left to give. This warrior is exhausted, and...reactions1comment
