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Category Archives: Psoriatic Arthritis
How To Share Your Psoriatic Arthritis Story
Share your psoriatic arthritis story on The Disabled Diva Blog. Sharing your experience helps the newly diagnosed and raises awareness.
10 Easy And Cheap DIY Chronic Illness Bathroom Makeover Ideas
DIY chronic illness bathroom makeover ideas that are cheap and easy! Here are 10 hacks that make my chronic life less painful.
Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Chronic Illness by How They Look
How many times has somebody judged the severity of your chronic illness by your appearance? What about observing you perform one activity or task without issue? These unfair judgments can lead to loss or denial of disability benefits. They can also be the reason your health insurance refuses to pay towards accessibility aids needed toContinue reading “Why It Is Wrong to Judge Someone with Chronic Illness by How They Look”
A Peek Into My “On-The-Go” Chronic Pain Relief Bag
Before you plan your next vacation or outing, take a peek into my on the go chronic pain relief bag. These items allow me to stay out longer!
How A Passive Exercise Machine Reduces My Worst Chronic Pain
Who would have thought that a passive exercise machine could relieve chronic pain? Here is one device that should be considered!
3 Ways I Cope With Chronic Illness Stress-Related Flares
The Disabled Diva defines what chronic illness stress-related flares are and shares how she copes with each type.
Road Tripping with Psoriatic Arthritis: Keeping My Neck and Spine Happy
Road trips can be a real pain in the neck and back when you have psoriatic arthritis! How I dealt with it on my last getaway!
Chronic Illness Life Lies I Tell Myself
I should be doing more and other lies I tell myself. Life with chronic illness is filled with lies that do us more harm than good.
New Year, New Me? Another Year With Psoriatic Arthritis.
Another year with psoriatic arthritis. Why this year will be different than the past 21 and what I am looking forward to.
Where To Find Active Chronic Illness Community Support Groups Online
A list of chronic illness community support groups. Includes general and specific diseases such as fibromyalgia, autoimmune, arthritis, etc.
My Most Popular Chronic Illness Blog Posts Of 2021
The Disabled Diva shares her most popular blog posts of 2021. Fibromyalgia, autoimmune arthritis, and pain relief.
My Chronic Life November 2021 Update
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for November 2021. What life was like with fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and endometriosis.
Do You Know Your Psoriatic Arthritis Type? Why You Need to Find Out
Psoriatic Arthritis is one of over a hundred types of arthritis. But did you know that there are five types of PsA? Learn more here!
5 Best Podiatrist Nail Clippers For Psoriatic Arthritis Toenail Care
Psoriatic arthritis toenail care is made easy with at-home pedicures using these podiatrist-toenail clippers.
7 Best Heavy-Duty Rollator Options For Bariatric Patients
Seven heavy-duty rollator options to help keep bariatric patients mobile at home and while traveling.
5 Ways The Alike Health App Benefits Patients and Their Doctors
Discover how the Alike Health App can improve living with chronic illness and your healthcare.
My Chronic Life October 2021 Update
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for October 2021. What life was like with fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and endometriosis.
7 Things Not to Say to Someone With Psoriatic Arthritis
While most people do not mean to be rude, what they say about my PsA often is. Here are 7 things not to say to someone with psoriatic arthritis and why.
How to Survive the Holidays With Psoriatic Arthritis
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Unless you have psoriatic arthritis–then it is more like the season to be achy, flaring, and exhausted. In my latest article for Healthgrades, I share a few tips to help you survive the holidays.