6 Things Not to Say to Someone Living with PsALiving with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) hurts, but at times what hurts the most are the comments filled with stigma and misconceptions from...reactions11comments
Asking for Help: Why It's Important & Tips for AskingIf you ask my family who should be giving advice on how to ask for help, I’m sure the last person they...reactionscomments
So Frustrated! My Pain Dismissed Due to Pre-Existing ConditionsMy friends and family think that the pain from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia is the most difficult aspect of my life. For...reactions3comments
6 Ways to Scare Away PsA This HalloweenIf your town is like mine, neighbors go all out for Halloween. From blow-up lawn pumpkins to spooky house lights and sounds...reactionscomments
Downsides to Sharing Health Challenges with the Wrong PeopleWhether you have psoriatic arthritis or another chronic illness, your health, how you treat your condition and your challenges are nobody’s business...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish My Family KnewWhen it comes to conversations with my family about my psoriatic arthritis, there is so much I wish I could tell them...reactions11comments
Can Yoga Help Manage My Psoriatic Arthritis Pain?I’ll be the first to admit, exercising has never be my forte, as they say. While I’ve always at least been “active,”...reactionscomments
Practical Tips for Living with Someone with Psoriatic ArthritisI’ll be the first to admit, I am super hard to live with. My pain level changes daily which makes my mood...reactions3comments
PsA Stretches to Reduce Pain & Increase FlexibilityWith the daily routines of medicine, diet and rest, it's easy to overlook one of the most important things psoriatic arthritis patients can do to help manage...reactions9comments
Unmasking My True Food SensitivityA while back I wrote about how reducing or cutting gluten out of my diet improved my symptoms. Since then I discovered...reactions3comments
My Socially Unacceptable Holiday PlansPsA and my other chronic illnesses have completely changed how I prepare for the holiday season. I start planning and preparing (this...reactionscomments
Diagnostic Imaging of My Psoriatic ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory disease. I had to go through x-rays, MRI’s, and ultrasounds to get the proper diagnosis. As a...reactions3comments
Does Showing Emotions Make Me a Bad Patient?It is no secret that I have had many issues with doctors wanting to blame my symptoms from psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, endometriosis...reactions1comment
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Staying Positive When You Want to ScreamAnyone suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis knows it’s a constant battle to stay positive. Looking on the bright side of things...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Making Moving Easier When You Have PsAAs I write this, my family and I are in the process of moving to a new home. Moving is stressful. It doesn’t matter...reactionscomments
Goodbye Peep-Toe PumpsI remember the exact moment when I spotted them. Perfect in every way, I had to make them mine, no matter the...reactions1comment
When Your PsA Flare Is FLARINGWhile the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) may differ from person to person, one thing remains constant — experiencing flares. What is...reactions13comments
Top 5 Flare Signs: How My Family KnowsI know when a flare is coming on. I’ve learned to identify the signs sure as I know my birthday or eye...reactions6comments
Accepting Assistance: I Can’t Always Be a Blessing, Sometimes I Need to be BlessedAlthough I have been chronically ill for 17 years, and accepting that I need help or assistance is an ongoing struggle. I...reactionscomments
