There is no way to prevent psoriatic arthritis.
The main treatment is to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn). Corticosteroids such as prednisone, taken by mouth, are used only occasionally, because they may cause significant side effects when taken long-term and the psoriasis tends to flare up when the drug is stopped. Occasional injections of a steroid can help when joints are severely...
Read moreAs many as 30 percent of people with psoriasis actually have psoriatic arthritis, a form of inflammatory arthritis. How do you know,... Read more »
Byron Janis has a charming laugh. Maria Cooper Janis loves her husband. As a couple, the Janises are warm and inviting. I was... Read more »
For those of us living with psoriasis, or who have a loved one with this disease, there's exciting news coming out of Washington, D.C.... Read more »
If you haven't heard about it already, there has been a lot of discussion in the media recently about a shortage of Methotrexate... Read more »
A new comparative national study finds that the numbers of people with arthritis and rheumatic conditions is on the rise. It is predicted... Read more »
Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis are among the most disabling forms of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which affects 1 percent of the U.S.... Read more »
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Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that often occurs with psoriasis of the skin. Alternative Names Arthritis - psoriatic ... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Joint inflammationTreatmentThe goal of treatment is to reduce pain, improve function, and prevent further joint damage. The underlying cause cannot... Read more »