﻿{"id":37577,"date":"2025-09-29T12:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/?p=37577"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:03:12","slug":"une-vie-avec-larthrite-psoriasique-comment-colin-a-trouve-la-force-dans-ladversite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/fr\/une-vie-avec-larthrite-psoriasique-comment-colin-a-trouve-la-force-dans-ladversite\/","title":{"rendered":"Une vie avec l&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique : comment Colin a trouv\u00e9 la force dans l&rsquo;adversit\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00a0\u00bb1&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00a0\u00bboff|off|off\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_close=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00a0\u00bbon\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_column type=\u00a0\u00bb4_4&Prime; _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6<a href=\"#video_element\"> \u00c0 voir : Colin parle de la vie, des revers et de sa force retrouv\u00e9e malgr\u00e9 son arthrite psoriasique<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Une conversation franche anim\u00e9e par Brenda Dauder, directrice g\u00e9n\u00e9rale de l&rsquo;Association canadienne de spondylarthrite.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>\u00c0 propos de la conversation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>L&rsquo;arthrite psoriasique (PsA) peut bouleverser une vie, tant sur le plan physique qu&rsquo;\u00e9motionnel et social. Dans cette vid\u00e9o, Colin partage plus de cinq d\u00e9cennies d&rsquo;exp\u00e9rience : le choc d&rsquo;un handicap soudain, la libert\u00e9 qu&rsquo;il a ressentie gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 un traitement biologique efficace (et les \u00ab menottes dor\u00e9es \u00bb que sont la r\u00e9frig\u00e9ration et les horaires de prise des m\u00e9dicaments), la r\u00e9alit\u00e9 des effets secondaires et la peur du cancer, ainsi que la discipline n\u00e9cessaire pour se reconstruire gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 son \u00e9tat d&rsquo;esprit, son alimentation, l&rsquo;activit\u00e9 physique et la constance.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u00ab Il y aura beaucoup de premiers pas \u00e0 faire avec l&rsquo;arthrite&#8230; Le plus important, selon moi, se r\u00e9sume en deux mots : commencer et pers\u00e9v\u00e9rer. \u00bb &#8211; Colin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Les points forts de l&rsquo;histoire de Colin<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Diagnostic et d\u00e9cennies de changement<\/strong> : d&rsquo;athl\u00e8te \u00e0 \u00ab r\u00e9veil invalide \u00bb, puis, des ann\u00e9es plus tard, red\u00e9couverte de nouvelles fonctions gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 un m\u00e9dicament biologique, et nouvelle adaptation apr\u00e8s un diagnostic de m\u00e9lanome qui a n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 un changement de traitement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Explication des \u00ab menottes dor\u00e9es<\/strong> \u00bb : les m\u00e9dicaments biologiques ont apport\u00e9 une libert\u00e9 de mouvement, mais ont n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 des injections r\u00e9guli\u00e8res \u00e0 conserver au r\u00e9frig\u00e9rateur, ce qui a compliqu\u00e9 les voyages et la vie quotidienne.<\/li>\n<li><strong>L&rsquo;importance de l&rsquo;\u00e9tat d&rsquo;espri<\/strong>t : Colin d\u00e9crit la PsA comme une maladie o\u00f9 \u00ab l&rsquo;esprit domine le corps \u00bb, comme si l&rsquo;on portait chaque jour un sac \u00e0 dos invisible rempli de pierres, ce qui n\u00e9cessite un effort quotidien et intentionnel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>1\/3 m\u00e9dicaments \u2022 1\/3 alimentation \u2022 1\/3 exercice<\/strong> : des m\u00e9dicaments anti-inflammatoires, une alimentation de type m\u00e9diterran\u00e9en et une activit\u00e9 physique r\u00e9guli\u00e8re constituent son approche de base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stress et pouss\u00e9es :<\/strong> le stress li\u00e9 au travail et \u00e0 la vie quotidienne peut alimenter l&rsquo;inflammation ; r\u00e9duire les facteurs de stress \u00e9tait essentiel \u00e0 son bien-\u00eatre.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chirurgie et convalescence<\/strong> : les d\u00e9formations de ses pieds ont n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 des interventions chirurgicales correctives, difficiles, mais qui lui ont finalement permis de retrouver sa mobilit\u00e9 et d&rsquo;am\u00e9liorer sa qualit\u00e9 de vie.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conseil pratique pour respecter le traitement<\/strong> : gardez vos m\u00e9dicaments \u00e0 c\u00f4t\u00e9 de votre brosse \u00e0 dents afin que leur prise devienne aussi routini\u00e8re que le brossage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u00ab Cela semble simple, mais c&rsquo;est vraiment difficile \u00e0 mettre en pratique au quotidien. C&rsquo;est pourquoi la r\u00e9gularit\u00e9 l&#8217;emporte sur les efforts ponctuels. \u00bb &#8211; Colin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Les conseils de Colin si vous vous sentez coinc\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Commencez petit, d\u00e8s aujourd&rsquo;hu<\/strong>i. Un abdo aujourd&rsquo;hui, un autre demain. Progressez lentement (pensez en termes d&rsquo;augmentations mensuelles, pas quotidiennes).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Am\u00e9nagez votre environneme<\/strong>nt. R\u00e9duisez les facteurs de stress autant que possible ; placez vos m\u00e9dicaments l\u00e0 o\u00f9 vous avez d\u00e9j\u00e0 vos habitudes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bougez, m\u00eame un peu.<\/strong> Marche, v\u00e9lo, natation, tennis, musculation douce&#8230; tout ce qui vous permet de rester actif de mani\u00e8re r\u00e9guli\u00e8re.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repensez les soins personnels<\/strong>. En consacrant une heure \u00e0 vous-m\u00eame, vous pouvez am\u00e9liorer de 25 % votre relation avec votre famille.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restez en \u00e9quipe<\/strong>. Consid\u00e9rez votre rhumatologue comme le pivot de vos soins ; posez-lui des questions et suivez les changements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u00ab Vous pouvez vivre pleinement votre vie. C&rsquo;est plus difficile, mais possible, avec la bonne attitude, un bon plan et un bon soutien. \u00bb<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb header_4_text_color=\u00a0\u00bbgcid-e33897c4-1590-4cda-a137-fa2aaaee6bf3&Prime; global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{%22gcid-e33897c4-1590-4cda-a137-fa2aaaee6bf3%22:%91%22header_4_text_color%22%93}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Vid\u00e9o en Anglais seulement<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=\u00a0\u00bbhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mnOtV3wzxH4&Prime; module_id=\u00a0\u00bbvideo_element\u00a0\u00bb _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00a0\u00bb4.27.4&Prime; _module_preset=\u00a0\u00bbdefault\u00a0\u00bb custom_padding=\u00a0\u00bb25px||||false|false\u00a0\u00bb border_width_top=\u00a0\u00bb2px\u00a0\u00bb locked=\u00a0\u00bboff\u00a0\u00bb global_colors_info=\u00a0\u00bb{}\u00a0\u00bb]<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sparthritis.ca\/fr\/vos-histoires\/\">Vous souhaitez d\u00e9couvrir d&rsquo;autres t\u00e9moignages de patients ? Cliquez ici.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u25b6 \u00c0 voir : Colin parle de la vie, des revers et de sa force retrouv\u00e9e malgr\u00e9 son arthrite psoriasique Une conversation franche anim\u00e9e par Brenda Dauder, directrice g\u00e9n\u00e9rale de [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":37565,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_column _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" type=\"4_4\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><p>\u25b6<a href=\"#video_element\"> Watch: Colin on Life, Setbacks, and Renewed Strength with Psoriatic Arthritis<\/a><\/p><p>A candid conversation hosted by Brenda Dauder, Executive Director of the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><h3><strong>About the Conversation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can reshape a life\u2014physically, emotionally, and socially. In this video, Colin shares more than five decades of experience: the shock of sudden disability, the freedom he felt on an effective biologic treatment (and the \u201cgolden handcuffs\u201d of refrigeration and dosing schedules), the reality of side effects and cancer scares, and the discipline it takes to rebuild with mindset, food, movement, and consistency.<\/p><blockquote><p>\u201cThere\u2019ll be a lot of first steps with arthritis\u2026 The biggest thing I\u2019d say are two words: start and consistency.\u201d -\u00a0 Colin<\/p><\/blockquote><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><h3><strong>Highlights from Colin\u2019s Story<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Diagnosis & decades of change<\/strong>: From athlete to \u201cwaking up an invalid,\u201d then years later finding renewed function on a biologic\u2014and adapting again after a melanoma diagnosis required switching therapies.<\/li><li>\u201c<strong>Golden handcuffs\u201d explained:<\/strong> Biologics brought freedom of movement but meant refrigerated, regular injections, complicating travel and daily life.<\/li><li><strong>Mindset matters<\/strong>: Colin describes PsA as a \u201cmind over matter\u201d disease\u2014like wearing an invisible backpack of rocks every day\u2014requiring daily, intentional effort.<\/li><li><strong>1\/3 Meds \u2022 1\/3 Food \u2022 1\/3 Exercise<\/strong>: Anti-inflammatory meds plus Mediterranean-style eating and regular activity formed his core approach.<\/li><li><strong>Stress & flares<\/strong>: Work and life stress can fuel inflammation; reducing stressors was essential to his well-being.<\/li><li><strong>Surgery and recovery<\/strong>: Foot deformities led to corrective surgeries\u2014difficult, yet ultimately mobility-restoring and life-enhancing.<\/li><li><strong>Practical adherence tip<\/strong>: Keep meds by your toothbrush so taking them becomes as routine as brushing.<\/li><\/ul><blockquote><p>\u201cIt sounds simple, but it\u2019s really difficult to execute daily. That\u2019s why consistency beats big spurts.\u201d - Colin<\/p><\/blockquote><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p><h3><strong>Colin\u2019s Advice if You Feel Stuck<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Start tiny\u2014today<\/strong>. One sit-up now, one tomorrow. Build slowly (think monthly, not daily, increases).<\/li><li><strong>Engineer your environment<\/strong>. Reduce stressors where possible; place meds where habits already live.<\/li><li><strong>Move, even a little<\/strong>. Walking, cycling, swimming, tennis, gentle strength\u2014whatever keeps you consistently active.<\/li><li><strong>Reframe self-care.<\/strong> Carving out an hour for you can make you 25% better for your family.<\/li><li><strong>Stay team-based.<\/strong> Treat your rheumatologist as the hub of your care; bring questions and track changes.<\/li><\/ul><blockquote><p>\u201cYou can live a whole life. 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