Pain Relief is Not a Luxury, It's a NecessityPain relief is not a luxury; it is a necessity. As a person living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I have had to deal with severe pain, discomfort, and sleepless nights...
What I Needed To Let Go in My Psoriatic Arthritis ManagementC'mon friends. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) consumes so much. Due to its unpredictability, we're always worried when it may rear its ugly head. We're also always thinking about treatment, doctor's appointments,...
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...
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...
Psoriatic Arthritis Woes: What I Wish My Rheumatologist KnewMy PsA journey is as unique as my fingerprint and certainly not a one-size-fits-all. This pain is not all in my head - and I have to explain it often...
My 6-Part Plan for Psoriatic Arthritis Disease ManagementManaging psoriatic arthritis is a full-time job. While it doesn't pay in money, it pays off in dividends in so many other ways. Meaning, we get out only what we...
Defending My Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis without PsoriasisFor the first time in years, my nails are nearly free of psoriasis. There are no deep ridges, and my few pits are barely noticeable. I'm relishing not having to...
What Treatment Options Are Available for Psoriatic Arthritis?Treatment for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) varies. It depends on the severity of the disease, specific symptoms, and reaction to treatment. There is no cure for PsA. But there are many...
My Life With PsA: Revenge Of The Psoriatic RashI was diagnosed with both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis over 20 years ago. Since that diagnosis, I have been lucky to never experience psoriasis on my face. Well, never say...