Symptoms Inside and Out
Do you have joint pain? Installed nails? What about red leather strokes? These are common symptoms of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). This form of the disease is similar to rheumatoid arthritis. It affects about 30% of people with psoriasis. It can affect various organs, as well as your emotions.
Swollen Fingers and Toes
They can be very puffy, looking like sausages. Your doctor may call you dactylitis or sausage numbers. This painful inflammation occurs in more than a third of people with the disease. It is caused by joint inflammation and usually affects a few fingers and toes. You can mistakenly call it gout if it only appears on your toes. Make sure you get the right diagnosis because gout and PsA have different treatments.
Deformed Hands and Feet
The worst form of PsA is called arthritis mutilans. It causes inflammation that damages the small bones in your hands and feet. Your fingers and toes can be paralyzed and challenging to move. They may also lose weight due to bone loss. This rare form affects less than 5% of people with PsA.
Nail Changes
You will probably find small holes in your nails. Or your nails can get up from their beds. These problems are not just cosmetic. They can disrupt the essential functions that your nails need. If you are not diagnosed but begin to see problems, go to the doctor. These changes can be a sign that you will get PsA.
Foot Problems
Psa can cause your toes to hurt and swell (sausage numbers). You may also feel pain in the areas where the muscles or muscles and bones meet. When the pain is behind your heel, it may be Achilles tendonitis. If the bottom of your foot hurts, it could be plantar fasciitis.
Low Back Pain
It is a natural thing that most of us will probably have at some point in our lives. But if you have PsA, your pain may not get better in a few weeks with self-care. Instead, you may have spondylitis: inflammation of the spinal joints and sacroiliac joints (where your tail bone and hips meet).
Neck Pain
Psoriatic arthritis can also affect your neck. The doctor may call you for your cervical spine. Pain and stiffness when affecting about one in four people with PsA. Unlike joints in your hands and feet, this disease does not usually damage the spine in your neck. But you may have trouble turning your head without pain.
Flaky Scalp
Those white flakes near the roots of your hair - or on the shoulder of your black candy - can be natural dandruff. But if you have PsA, it probably comes from skin psoriasis. The condition can cause red spots with gaps. You may not notice them if you have a lot of hair. You will probably feel it, though. Scalp psoriasis can be itchy or painful.
Red Eyes
We all find them. Frequency is not a significant problem. But if you have psoriatic arthritis, don't wait for eye problems to get better. You may have uveitis. It is not a single disease. It is the bedside name for several conditions that cause eye pain, redness, and blurred vision. You can also get pinkeye, a transparent membrane that covers your eyelid and the white of your eye. It causes a lot of gunshots.
Skin Symptoms
This includes the old symptoms of psoriasis because most people with PsA have it first. You may notice:
The red raised stairs are covered with white silver flakes
Small, dark pink bumps
The raised white spots are full of pus (these are symptoms of pustular psoriases)
You may not know you have psoriasis. It can affect areas you do not see, such as your head, belly button, and genitals.
Knees and Hips
Psa can affect many joints, including your knees and hips. Even if a doctor thinks that you are the cause of your pain, you will probably get tests to rule out other types of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Whatever the case, a little exercise (think of walking or swimming) can help you manage your pain.
Sore Muscles
If you have psoriatic arthritis, you are aware of the pain associated with skin problems. But you may not expect muscle pain. Tell your doctor if that is a sign you have. While achy muscles are not typical of PsA, some people with the condition also develop fibromyalgia. It can cause muscle pain and joint stiffness, and fatigue.
Shoulder Pain
Strong shoulders, achy normal. Because PsA affects areas where muscles are inserted, you may not even realize that arthritis is to blame. Stretching can give you relief. Try to hold your arms against the ceiling, palms facing each other, for 10-30 seconds, feeling better? Ask your doctor or physiotherapist to find out more about what you can do safely.
Mental Effects
You may be depressed or anxious. These conditions are more common in people with PsA than in those with only psoriasis. Experts believe that the process of inflammation is also affecting your emotions. Concerns about your appearance can also play a role. You do not have to control your emotions. Tell your doctor, and ask about treatments that can help you feel better.
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