How My Juvenile Arthritis Changed in Adulthood: Bezzy PsA

The transition into adulthood can be challenging for most, but it’s even harder when coping with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It’s not easy to balance new responsibilities with evolving symptoms.

I was recently explaining to a loved one that I’m planning to use a wheelchair on my upcoming vacation. Even though I was able to handle all the walking on this trip when I was younger, now the rebound PsA flares I get from pushing myself hit a lot harder and stay longer. And I’d rather not return to work dealing with a post-trip flare. They nodded understandingly and said, “You’re not as young as you used to be, and you don’t bounce back as quickly.”

I honestly never expected to hear someone say that to me, considering I’m only a 20-something-year-old. I’ve always heard things get harder when you get older, and they were right. My body doesn’t bounce back from flares the way it used to. 

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