The Girl With Arthritis

(This article was originally published April 14, 2020. I am reposting it to bring attention to an important topic.) I've certainly had plenty of low points while living with psoriatic arthritis. Of course, that includes severe flares that made walking, talking, and even lying down excruciating. And yes, the pain has played a big part throughout these times. But I would be kidding myself if I didn't call out other symptoms, like fatigue, that made these periods downright miserable. Why doesn't pain feel as bad as other symptoms? I don't want to downplay the extent of the pain. It can keep me up late at night or wake me in the small hours of the morning. Pain can make it impossible to feel comfortable in any position and drive me to the point of mental and emotional breakdowns. Read the full article at psoriatic-arthritis.com

When your normal is already skewed, it can be hard to notice if something else is brewing. Sometimes PsA overshadows other symptoms. When you’re starting to feel run-down, most people assume they’re getting sick. Me? I would assume my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is starting to act up. The same with any unexpected pain. (Or in my case, extra pain.) While others may assume they’ve overdone it at the gym or gotten an injury, I would just shrug it off and think my PsA must be a little angry today. Read the full article at Bezzy PsA