
Psoriatic Arthritis
Living with psoriatic arthritis is painful and uncomfortable — and for some people, it can be embarrassing. The condition occurs when your immune system attacks healthy cells, causing inflammation of the joints and the areas where tendons and ligaments connect to bones — as well as overproducing skin cells. While the cause is unknown, people who’ve experienced a bacterial or viral infection may develop psoriatic arthritis if they already have a family history of the condition. Although psoriatic arthritis has no cure, you can obtain treatment to alleviate pain and preserve your joints’ range of motion.
Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis may come and go. This is known as flareups and remission. They can affect the joints on only one side of the body — although some patients may experience them on both sides. These symptoms often include:
Fatigue
Morning stiffness
Severe swelling of fingers and toes
Pain in your feet — especially on the sole and heel
Reduced range of motion
Developing red patches on your skin
A throbbing sensation on the joints
Nails separating from the nail bed
If you’re an adult and you’ve been taking oral prescription medications but are still experiencing chronic flare-ups, you may need more effective infusion medication, such as Simponi Aria.
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