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...
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As 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 »
I received several comments in response to my recent article about the limited number of people with rheumatoid arthritis who exercise.... Read more »
A number of my rheumatoid arthritis patients have approached me about exercise: Is it safe? Will it worsen their joints? Should a person... 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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that often occurs with psoriasis of the skin. Alternative Names Arthritis - psoriatic ... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Ever wonder if those stretching exercises are really doing anything? How long does the effect last? And do you need to warm up before stretching?... Read more »