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

how can psoriatic arthritis be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Multiple meds. Check with rheumatologist what is appropriate.

Question 3

do psoriatic comes first or psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Either way: In most cases the skin involvement precedes the arthritis. In about 30% of cases the arthritis comes at least 6 months before one sees any skin issues.

Question 4

what excercises are safe for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Flexability, core and endurance programs are all good for  arthritis.

Question 5

what is the best way to ease the pain of psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

your nutrition!: Often this condition responds really well to changes in diet.  The two most common ingredients that cause food reactivity and autoimmune reactions are gluten (most grains)  and casein (dairy).  Try eliminating both for a couple of months.  This is a simple suggestion but not easy as these ingredients are in many processed foods we eat daily. Also recommend dr. Lipski's book "digestive wellness.".

Question 6

is there a cure for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

can green tea help psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriatic arthritis: Your doctor may recommend tumor necrosis factor-alpha (tnf-alpha) inhibitors if you have severe psoriatic arthritis. These drugs block the protein that causes inflammation in some types of arthritis and can improve signs and symptoms of psoriasis, as well. This group of drugs is the best to treat arthritis caused by psoriasis.

Question 8

what is treatment for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Psoriatic arthritis: Your doctor may recommend tumor necrosis factor-alpha (tnf-alpha) inhibitors if you have severe psoriatic arthritis. These drugs block the protein that causes inflammation in some types of arthritis and can improve signs and symptoms of psoriasis, as well. This group of drugs is the best to treat arthritis caused by psoriasis.

Question 9

can psoriatic arthritis cause fatigue during a flair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A psoriasis flair can cause many other symptoms (fatigue, malaise, etc.).  See your doctor if there are any continued or worsening symptoms.

Question 10

what are the treatment methods for psoriatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Biologics: Most commonly now is using biologics like embrel, humira, (adalimumab) etc. Besides/before usage of  biologics, Methotrexate has been a standard treatment mostly by rheumatologists.

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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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Do psoriatic comes first or psoriatic arthritis?

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