Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms & Treatment

A Surprising Cause of Joint Pain

Got pain and swelling of the fingers and spine? It could be psoriatic arthritis.

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Recognizing the Disease

Your fingers hurt and you think you’ve spent too much time at the keyboard. Your feet hurt and you blame your shoes. You’re exhausted all the time and blame the noisy next-door neighbors. You could be right on all counts. But together, these are also signs of psoriatic arthritis.

The Power of Exercise

Get moving -- even when you hurt -- to improve your joint pain.

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Help for Psoriatic Arthritis

Living With PsA

Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?

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10 to 20%
Number of people with psoriasis who develop PsA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)	Q	How is psoriatic arthritis diagnosed?
Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)	A	Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis is usually done by ruling out other causes for joint problems. Doctors will do a physical examination to check for joint swelling and tenderness around the affected area. Then he or she may order further tests … Read More

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