Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment in Panama City, FL

Psoriatic arthritis is part of a group of joint diseases called spondyloarthropathies. These diseases affect about 1 in every 100 to 200 Americans. Men and women get them equally. They often cause pain and stiffness in the hands, feet, knees and lower back. Our rheumatologists treat all of them, and psoriatic arthritis is the one we see most.

The 5 Main Types

• Psoriatic arthritis
• Arthritis linked to inflammatory bowel disease
• Reactive arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Undifferentiated (it does not fit one type)

What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?

The best known of these is psoriatic arthritis. It is linked to psoriasis, a skin condition. About 1 in 4 people with psoriasis go on to get this type of arthritis. Without care, it can damage the joints and lead to disability. That is why early care matters so much.

Common Symptoms

• Low back pain and stiffness
• Feeling very tired
• Joint swelling and stiffness
• Pain in the heel or the bottom of the foot
• Swollen, sore tendons (tendinitis)
• Psoriasis on the skin
• Swelling inside the eye (uveitis or iritis)

Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Options

• NSAIDs and prednisone to calm swelling
• Medicines given by shot, such as Enbrel, Humira and Cimzia
• Steroid creams for the skin
• Regular X-rays to catch joint damage before it gets worse