Thursday, February 9, 2012

Golfer Phil Mickelson Diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis

(Examiner.com) UPDATED 2010-08-12
Golf pro Phil Mickelson has announced that he has been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking various joints within the body. Mickelson says he has chosen to take Enbrel to treat the disease, and he hopes to continue to play golf despite his diagnosis. (This article also contains a video in which Mickelson discusses his diagnosis and treatment decisions.)  Read full story >
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