Is It My Psoriatic Arthritis or Is It My Menopause?
I am turning 50 this weekend. I have already been through perimenopause, which is the transition time from having periods until you have entered menopause. I am now in menopause. There is ...
Latest Blog Posts from Dana Marton
Putting on a Show With Psoriatic Arthritis
Ask any person with a chronic illness, disability, or chronic pain. Every single person will tell you the same exact thing: We all put on a show. Why do we do this? We do this for several reasons. We do ...
Having Both Psoriatic Arthritis and Sjögren’s Syndrome Equals a Lot of Overlapping Symptoms
Having one autoimmune disease can make you susceptible to developing another autoimmune/autoinflammatory condition. For me and my psoriatic arthritis (PsA), I developed ...
Swimming With Psoriatic Arthritis
There are many things to mention when talking about swimming and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). When I think about swimming with PsA, I think about all the things involved, but the two main ...
How to Enjoy the Summer With Psoriatic Arthritis
After dealing with the frigid winter months, I enjoy the warmer spring months. Then, living in the South, the summer months can be brutally hot. Temperatures can spike into the 100s! Along with ...
Having Chronic Pain With Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause persistent joint pain, which can be chronic. The pain can be mild to severe and can affect any part of the body, including the ...