Respecting Treatment ChoicesAs if having our lives altered by psoriatic arthritis wasn’t hard enough, we also face harsh judgment from those who disapprove of how we treat our conditions. Most shocking is...Bookmark for later
Waiting to See if My Treatment is WorkingI do not treat PsA the same as I did when I was first diagnosed. In fact, my treatment plan has changed many times throughout the years. Some treatments helped...Bookmark for later
Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis: Miracle, Myth or Reality?Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a pain-free life? How about even a day with limited pain? Well, then you've gotten lost in happy thoughts about PsA remission. Remission...Bookmark for later
My Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Expectations and How They Have ChangedI will never forget the day I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. On one hand, I was surprised to have been diagnosed with yet another chronic illness so quickly after...Bookmark for later
What Does Remission Look Like?Can you imagine being in pain that is a hindrance to your everyday life? You can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. You're miserable and just want...Bookmark for later
How to Manage Day to Day Life with Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be difficult and challenging to live with, causing significant pain, stiffness, and sometimes, loss of function in affected joints. In addition, psoriatic arthritis can cause fatigue...Bookmark for later
Five Tips for Paying for PsA TreatmentManaging a chronic disease, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), is challenging enough without having to think about paying for PsA treatment or dealing with the cost of drugs. And it...Bookmark for later
What are Ways to Manage Symptoms and Treat Psoriatic Arthritis?Treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) varies depending on the severity of the disease and specific symptoms that are the most problematic at the time. Many people with PsA have to...Bookmark for later
Using Essential Oils as a Complementary Treatment for Psoriatic ArthritisI’m not known as someone who supports homeopathic treatments or concoctions. As a sick teen, my mom was desperate to get me better and brought me to some questionable herbalist...Bookmark for later