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My friend has psoriatic arthritis and his legs and ankles swell alot! how can he alleviate the pain?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See rheumatologist: With a known history of psoriatic arthritis, your friend should be under the care of a rheumatologist.

Dr Saunders agreed

Answered 10/8/2014

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