My Life With Psoriatic Arthritis...One day about 15 years ago, I woke up with pain in my hip and broke out with a rash and I itched all the time. I had tried everything...reactions1comment
Curry Spice Free of Nightshades...I love spicy food, not the type of spicy that makes the smoke come out of your ears. Rather the type that is aromatic and tantalizes every food sense. Preferring flavor...reactions5comments
Patches gone- no pill, creme or light...I have had plaque psoriasis on my elbows and lower legs for years and haven't found anything that helps so I decided to document my own cure. Taking note Of...reactions3repliesTreatment
Can Psoriasis Hurt?...Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes symptoms to develop on the skin. There are several types of psoriasis, but the most common form is plaque psoriasis. Plaques are patches...reactions1comment
Scalp Psoriasis Therapy...Treating your scalp psoriasis is so deeply time-consuming, not even to mention how exhausting it can be. It is a tedious process that can find even the most resilient of...reactionscomments
Are We Frustrated About the Same Things?...I spoke this week at a psoriasis event in the UK. Talking to other people at the event was interesting. We talked about our fears and frustrations. It reminded me...reactionscomments
New Treatment Options...Treating psoriasis is a priority. It is not something that needs to go untreated. If you do not treat psoriasis it can lead to so many other things going wrong...reactions2comments
Walking In the Store Turned Into My Therapy...Seven years ago, my health was tanking and I was forced to take a leave of absence from work. I was in a severe Crohn’s, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis flare-up...reactions2comments
An Open Letter to My Loving Partner...To my partner that still wants to be with me even though I have psoriasis, thank you for accepting and loving me as I am. Sometimes I think you accept...reactions2comments
Losing a Primary Specialist and Biologic Prescriber...Over the past few years, I’ve experienced losing a few treating specialists. None of these specialists directly treated my psoriasis. They were managing Crohn’s disease and thyroid disease. You may...reactionscomments
De-Stressing When Your Stressed...One of the many things you learn when you have psoriasis is that psoriasis can flare. There are many triggers that bring on these flares. Most of us do not...reactionscomments
Psoriasis And Alcohol: Does it Make You Scratch?...I’ve had psoriasis for more than a decade now and one area of my life it’s had a huge impact on is socializing. I’ve not felt able to socialize in...reactionscomments
Auntie - What is Psoriasis?...Psoriasis is a chronic disease with no known cure. In my life of living with psoriasis, I must say, one of my greatest achievement was being a “Super Aunt.” I...reactionscomments
What Are Your Tips for Managing Stress?...Managing stress can be challenging when living with a chronic illness that affects day-to-day life. What are some tips to help you de-stress?...reactions7replies
Psoriasis Meet My Potential Partner...Introducing someone new to the version of me that sends most people running is always an experience for me. Over the last couple of years, I have grown accustomed to...reactionscomments
Scalp Psoriasis vs Dandruff: Learning To Spot The Difference...When I was initially diagnosed with psoriasis, it didn’t occur to me (or my doctors at the time) that it could affect my scalp as well. And had I not...reactionscomments
Conventional Treatment or Natural Treatments for Managing Psoriasis?...I have had psoriasis for over 55 years. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and scaling of the skin. Did you know there are two types of treatments...reactionscomments
Between the Sheets - Sex and Psoriasis – Part Two...In part one we touched on the first few points about having sex when you have psoriasis, a very brief recap is that lubrication is important, as is hygiene. Keep the...reactionscomments
Gratitude Schamatitude?...I stood in the shower at 6:15 am, eating a chocolate bar. When I made it to the kitchen, finally dressed, my husband who had just returned from work for...reactions6comments
National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) Regional Conference...The National Psoriasis Foundation recently held its Regional Conference in three different cities. The conference that I attended was held in Dallas, Texas, about three hours from my home. It...reactionscomments