To get a good night’s sleep, you have to listen to your body. If you need to get up and move around to keep the joints in motion, do it Then get in bed and go back t ... read more

Make sure your bedroom is quiet. Wear earplugs if noises disturb you while sleeping. Some people find that it helps to hear "white noise" from a machine that produce ... read more

For meal preparation, buy as much precut food as possible. Get bags of diced sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, red onion, chives, peppers, and celery. Buy frozen diced ... read more

I purchase shoes that are a size larger so that I can step into them.

It’s necessary to recognize what normal is with PsA. Be honest with yourself. Last week I had a tough week, had to manage pain and basically lost a week of time. Whe ... read more

Get a PenAgain. Similar to unlocking doors, writing things can be an impossible task if you're using regular pens. This specific pen is shaped as a wishbone and made ... read more

In the bathroom, have railings to assist with sitting to standing motions. Use a raised toilet seat platform to get up easier. Have grab bars in the tub to avoid fal ... read more

I use Dovobet ointment on my skin and the gel in my hair. It softens the scabs on my head and makes it easy to comb it out.

My husband is so patient with me. I clean throughout the day in spurts and refuse to let things completely control me with PsA. He helps with the things that are har ... read more

Oh boy! Fatigue can get anyone down! It’s important to pace yourself and listen to your body. Remember the Spoon Theory and try not to borrow spoons from tomorrow. U ... read more

Use a bath step. PsA is known to limit movement, which makes getting in and out of the bathtub quite challenging. However, the bath step is a very convenient tool th ... read more

Alternating heat and ice can be helpful to relieve muscle pain. But for pain caused by inflammation, ice is the best way to decrease inflammation and to decrease pai ... read more

Meditation works for me the best. I have learned to use meditation not just when I sit quietly and go into a meditative state, but every day, every hour, every minut ... read more

Sleep can be an important part of a balanced emotional life. Physical pain and worry can make getting and staying asleep difficult. Following good sleep practices is ... read more

When it comes to cooking for PsA, look for foods high in inflammation-reducing omega-3 fatty acids. In addition to minimizing swollen joints, omega-3 also works to r ... read more

I found certain foods cause me to feel pain. Foods such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and certain beans (the nightshade vegetables) all triggered my pain. So I cut ... read more

Install grip bars. Another handy tool for getting out of chairs or a bathtub is grip bars. These are essentially large handles, which can be placed on any smooth sur ... read more

Hot and cold treatments can be used to alleviate pain and inflammation. An ice pack can help to reduce swelling in the affected area and relax muscles. Muscles that ... read more

Find happiness in the little things like family and friends and furkids. I’d be lost without them.