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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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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.
Answered 3/25/2022
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