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I have painful joints and a history of psoriasis. i use only protopic oint atm and calciferol. should i see a gp to do bloods? do you think it could be psoriatic arthritis?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See doctor: You are correct in your thought to see a doctor for an evaluation. There are effective treatment for psoriasis and arthritis associated with it.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

I have painful joints and a history of psoriasis. i use only protopic oint atm and calciferol. should i see a gp to do bloods? do you think it could be psoriatic arthritis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Hegab agreed

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