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WHAT IS PsA ?

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a specific kind of arthritis. It happens when your immune system attacks your own joints, causing inflammation. This can permanently damage your tissues over time, so it’s very important that people with symptoms of PsA be diagnosed and treated properly.

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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

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JOINTS & TENDONS

In psoriatic arthritis, your own immune system mistakenly attacks your joints. Inflammation can also happen in spots where your tendons and ligaments connect to your bones.

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FATIGUE

People with psoriatic arthritis sometimes have fatigue, or extreme tiredness.

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NAILS

People with psoriatic arthritis can have abnormalities in their fingernails or their toenails.

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MOBILITY

The joint stiffness and pain experienced with psoriatic arthritis can affect your overall mobility. 

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SKIN

Psoriatic arthritis can happen in people who also have a disease of the skin known as psoriasis.

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FINGERS & TOES

Psoriatic arthritis can cause swelling in your fingers or toes.

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BACK PAIN

Psoriatic arthritis can cause back and neck pain. The pain and stiffness can also be worse first thing in the morning.

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HOW IS PsA TREATED?

The best treatment options will vary from person to person, so talk to a doctor about your individual treatment plan. Book an appointment with your healthcare professional or consult a doctor.

 

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PHYSIOTHERAPY
OR OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY

NON-STEROIDAL
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
DRUGS (NSAIDS)

DISEASE-MODIFYING
ANTI-RHEUMATIC DRUGS
(DMARDS)

 

BIOLOGICS

 

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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CHECK YOUR SIGNS

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