Question 1

i see many places say 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. but then when i actually read studies several large scale investigation only show 5-20% do. thats a big difference so why do many places still say 30%?

Accepted Answer

: In some cases people develop the arthritis before the skin eruptions of psoriasis actually appears. I wonder if some of the studies include these type of cases  retrospectively while other studies hadn't included them.

Question 2

what is psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Common!: Perphaps 20-30% of psoriasis patients develop arthritis.  So having a strong family history for both psoriasis and arthritis are very important rheumatology questions to ask! i believe it is more common than rheumatoid arthritis.  This is true in my practice. Over halp of my patients with psoriatic arthritis do not know they have it, until a thorough investigation for hidden spots identifies it!

Question 3

what is the va rating for psoriatic arthritis?

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Need military lawyer: So from what i understand, psoriatic arthritis is under dc 5009, which is based off of dc 5002. In layman's terms, it depends on disease activity and number of joints affected. Only a military lawyer can help with this determination, from what i understand.

Question 4

is there a cure for psoriatic arthritis?

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No: There are  effective treatments which suppress the arthritis and it is sysmptoms such as Enbrel stelara (ustekinumab)  Remicade etc.

Question 5

what do psoriatic arthritis nodules look like?

Accepted Answer

None: Psoriatic arthritis typically does not cause nodules. Skin and lung and eye nodules typically occur with rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 6

can alcohol cause psoriatic arthritis to flair?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: There needs to be more research but there is evidence showing that those who drink alcohol regularly have a greater risk of psoriasis, and many who have psoriasis & psoriatic arthritis note that their symptoms flare with alcohol use and improve when they avoid it; but this likely is not true for everyone who has psoriasis. See http://www.Medpagetoday.Com/dermatology/psoriasis/23999.

Question 7

what do doctors generally presribe for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Most start with...: A non-steroidal agent such as naproxen, coupled with Methotrexate and perhaps sulfasalazine.  There are many drugs that can be used, but these are common starting agents! the Methotrexate will also improve the psoriasis quite frequently.

Question 8

what does doctors usually presribe for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate, TNFs: Methotrexate is usually the most common initial therapy. Tnf agents such as remicade, (infliximab) Enbrel or Humira are also extremely effective, especially if Methotrexate alone is not sufficient.

Question 9

is psoriatic arthritis in the spine very severe a disease?

Accepted Answer

Varies : It varies tremendously based upon the severity of the arthritis. Some may have minimal symptoms, or others can have cares that are quite debilitating.  I would certainly be seen by a rheumatologist as well as a spinal specialist.

Question 10

is it possible for an 18 yrs old guy to get psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Psoriatic arthrits can start at any age.

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I see many places say 30% of people with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. but then when i actually read studies several large scale investigation only show 5-20% do. thats a big difference so why do many places still say 30%?

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What is the va rating for psoriatic arthritis?

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What does doctors usually presribe for psoriatic arthritis?

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