Does Psoriasis Cause Joint Pain?

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... more

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... more

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.... more

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.