A member asked:

Friend has psoriasis on methotrexate. labs cbc, cmp, tsh, esr and ana are normal. starting to get joint pain but not red or swollen. what are chances to progress to psoriatic arthritis? sees derm.

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

If the inflammatory: markers (ESR,CRP) are normal, it is less likely to be arthritis causing the joint pain. However, it is possible and may need evaluation by Rheumatologist.

Answered 2/2/2015

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