The Burden of PainBy definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living with it isn’t that simple, is it? If...Bookmark for later
I Hate the Pain ScaleOh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every doctor’s office. “On a scale of 1-10...blah, blah,...Bookmark for later
The Decision to Switch Treatments for Psoriatic ArthritisOnce you are diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your doctor will work with you to put together a treatment plan. There is no 1 set treatment for PsA. What works...Bookmark for later
The Burden of PainBy definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living with it isn’t that simple, is it? If...Bookmark for later
I Hate the Pain ScaleOh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every doctor’s office. “On a scale of 1-10...blah, blah,...Bookmark for later
The Decision to Switch Treatments for Psoriatic ArthritisOnce you are diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your doctor will work with you to put together a treatment plan. There is no 1 set treatment for PsA. What works...Bookmark for later
The Burden of PainBy definition, a burden is a heavy load that someone must carry. But when it comes to the burden of pain, living with it isn’t that simple, is it? If...Bookmark for later
I Hate the Pain ScaleOh, the dreaded pain scale. I’m sure you know the one I’m speaking of. It’s pretty much the same one at every doctor’s office. “On a scale of 1-10...blah, blah,...Bookmark for later
The Decision to Switch Treatments for Psoriatic ArthritisOnce you are diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your doctor will work with you to put together a treatment plan. There is no 1 set treatment for PsA. What works...Bookmark for later
3 Essential Skills You Need to Advocate for Yourself with Psoriatic ArthritisDid you know that being an advocate and advocating for yourself are two different things? When we think of the word “advocate,” we often think about changing laws and making...Bookmark for later
Putting Pain on PauseOf all the challenges I face with psoriatic arthritis, the most frustrating is never knowing what to expect. With psoriatic arthritis, it’s hard to make plans because the disease often...Bookmark for later
When Being in Pain Is a PainPsoriasis is a generally known disease and those who struggle with it can recognize the condition and know the problems that come with it including a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis...Bookmark for later
Tingling Fingers and Dropsy HandsI grew up being deemed klutzy. Walking into a wall that’s been in the same place for 10 years was a normal occurrence for me. What wasn’t normal was when...Bookmark for later
The Treatment Fatigue of Psoriatic ArthritisTreatment fatigue with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be incredibly stressful. Not only can it sometimes take a long time to receive a PsA diagnosis, but finding a treatment that works...Bookmark for later
The Pain Boss! The Pain!For most of my life, I have learned to handle and withstand pain. I remember at the age of 5, trying to play outside and having to hold on to...Bookmark for later
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and go or be constant. It can interfere with...Bookmark for later
What is Sacroiliitis?Sacroiliitis is inflammation in one or both of the sacroiliac (SI) joints. These are the two joints – one on either side of the body – that connect your pelvis...Bookmark for later
