Freezing Your PsA Pain...It is no secret that I only use natural and alternative pain relief options for psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and my other chronic...reactions5comments
5 Things I Avoid During a Flare...Flare-ups from psoriatic arthritis and other painful chronic conditions do more than inflict pain and fatigue; they also alter my emotional state...reactions14comments
Finding the Silver Lining in Psoriatic Arthritis...When I first learned I had psoriasis I was in my early 20s and I didn’t think much of it. I had...reactions1comment
Am I Next?...Am I next? Is this going to happen to me? It’s impossible not to think it when you’re faced with a relative...reactionscomments
You Are Worthwhile...Through my whole life, I have heard the phrase: "someone has it worse than you." It comes in various forms with it...reactionscomments
Trying to Keep PsA Under Control While Doubled over in Pain from Another Issue...As I write this I am dealing with a pain that is unrelated to psoriatic arthritis. However, just because it isn’t related...reactions1comment
"Shoe" Pain Away...Like many women, I love clothes, make up, and accessories. But, alas, my biggest struggle with my love for clothing is my...reactions12comments
It's Not You, It's Me: Breaking Up with Biologics...Living with psoriatic arthritis comes with it a million difficult decisions. They range from seemingly simple decisions, “Does my body need to...reactionscomments
My Inconspicuous Mobility Aid...If you knew how often I have fallen in the past twenty years, you might think I was klutzy or didn’t understand...reactions5comments
Don't You Forget About Us...Alright, those we love with PsA listen up. We made an unwritten commitment to you to support you through thick and thin...reactionscomments
My Friend, the Food Processor...The first time my jaw flared up, I was fifteen years old and on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. I...reactionscomments
It’s All in the Blood: Receiving Support From My Sister...As I was growing up, I always wondered whether my siblings would get psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis (PsA). I figured that since...reactionscomments
Just Keep Moving...This is by far the most uttered phrase in my daily life. Not just the hard days, every day. Push through the...reactionscomments
Making up for Lost Time...Depending on when this article is published I will either be preparing to or have already celebrated my 50th birthday. This milestone...reactionscomments
Arm Pain and Psoriatic Arthritis...I have had psoriatic arthritis for almost seven years now. My pain usually resides in my lower back and my knees. This...reactions4comments
Moving From State to State...When you have psoriatic arthritis even the little things become really big things. My body hurts whenever I physically overdo anything. I...reactionscomments
Losing Weight...This is a sensitive subject, but something that needs to be addressed in my opinion. Losing weight is a struggle of our...reactionscomments
I Need My Beauty Sleep...I know you all with psoriatic arthritis can relate to this. It’s not just getting sleep; your body is so tired. It...reactionscomments
My First Biologic...I just met with my new nurse and took my first Enbrel injection. I'm looking forward to feeling better but scared at...reactions2comments
Just diagnosed...Hello. I was just diagnosed with PsA at the age of 65. I had symptoms for years but ignored them. I am...reactions21comments