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A form of arthritis that affects some people who have the skin condition psoriasis.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Arthritis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare
Baby
0-2
Rare
Toddler
3-5
Rare
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Bones

Symptoms

Low back pain
Stiff joints
Joint swelling
Painful swollen joints
Foot pain
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Psoriatic arthritis
Infliximab
4
3 reviews
Adalimumab
3
1 review
Golimumab
3
1 review
Ibuprofen
Etanercept
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Psoriatic arthritis

Surgery

Hip repair
Hip replacement

Other treatments

Physical therapy

Tests

Uric acid
Fasting blood sugar
Lipid panel
Rheumatoid arthritis antibody
Rheumatoid factor
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How can psoriatic arthritis be treated?

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Where can i find out about psoriatic arthritis?

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Is it possible to get psoriatic arthritis young?

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Where do I go if I think I have psoriatic arthritis like my?

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Psoriatic arthritis --- what can i generally expect later in life?

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How exactly does a doctor go about diagnosing psoriatic arthritis?

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If I have psoriasis does that mean I will develop psoriatic arthritis?

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How can I tell if I have normal back pains or if I have psoriatic arthritis?

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If I had psoriasis does it mean I have psoriatic arthritis if I have arthritis?

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Can you tell me what it's like to have psoriatic arthritis or know anything about it?

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Do certain of foods effect psoriatic arthritis and if so which ones should be avoided?

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Is there medication for someone to live in a more humid area with psoriatic arthritis?

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Why do people have fatigue with psoriatic arthritis? I am so tired along with the other symptoms.

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