Psoriasis: Q&A
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Can psoriasis on my elbows and knees affect the function of my joints? My symptoms have always been fairly mild, but it seems like I have increasing joint pain as I get older. I am 49 and active
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Eva S
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Psoriatic arthritis can cause painful joints
There are several variants of psoriasis including psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can be a progressive process impacting joints. Initially asymptomatic, the joints can be harmed over time, producing more pain. It is best to stop the destruction early on because often, it cannot be reversed. If you have not been seen by a dermatologist or rheumaologist for evaluation, it may be a good time to do so. There are many new therapies out there to help treat psoriasis which can positively...
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Psoriasis causing arthritis or joint pain
Psoriasis can most definitely cause joint pain or arthritis, commonly referred to as psoriatic arthritis. Most commonly, this occurs after 10 years or more of suffering with skin and/or nail psoriasis; however, there are instances where the arthritis precedes the skin condition. If you have both joint and skin involvement, or just joint involvement, then we'd consider traditional systemic (oral) therapy such as methotrexate, or more commonly these days the self-injected or infused...
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Psoriasis and Joint Pain
Up to 20% of patients that have psoriasis can also develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is characterized by joint pains and stiffness. Over time, this progressive condition can destroy joints and be quite disabling in some individuals. There are good treatments available. Make sure you mention this to your physician. If you don;t already have one, make sure you see a dermatologist and rheumatologist - these physicians will confirm the diagnosis and work together to get you on the...
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Psoriasis can possibly cause joint pain
About 20 per cent of people with psoriasis ( including myself) have psoriatic arthritis. If you wake up with morning stiffness, and it takes you about 30 minutes "to get going" you may have psoriatic arthritis. Pain in your hands along with sausage digits, or tenderness when you press down on the digits, or symptoms of psoriatic arthritis.
In many ways psoriatic arthritis behaves and is similar to rheumatoid arthritis. A simple blood test, an RA factor, can differentiate. A test...
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Psoriasis and joint pain
There is a form of arthritis that occurs in up to 10-20% of individuals with psoriasis called psoriatic arthritis. Typical symptoms include morning stiffness and tender, swollen "sausage-like" fingers (if you have hand involvement) with involvement in a few of your joints.
I would consult with a dermatologist and rheumatologist as Dr. Lupo has suggested. The earlier this condition is addressed, the better, to prevent permanent joint damage and deformity.
Good luck....
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You could indeed have psoriatic arthritis. You should see boith your dermatologist and a rheumatologist to be sure. With so many new options to treat this condition, there is no reason to wonder. Good luck.
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