G'day all, I hope to get a debate going for those of us who have Psoriatic Arthritis (aka Arthropathy).
At least 10% of chronic psoriasis sufferers develop the much more severe condition of psoriatic arthropathy (PA), which is a disabling form of inflammatory arthritis.
If you have psoriasis, and joint/ muscle pain, and your nails are affected, and your mobility is worsening, you need to get a preliminary diagnosis asap from a rheumatologist.
The only way to get a confirmed diagnosis is an Isotope body scan.
X-Rays and blood tests only confirm Osteo and Rheumatiod arthritis.
It took 20+ years for the medical establishment to confirm my suspicion that I have PA, so I think I am in a position to contribute to this Forum.
I can report that keeping the skin under control seems to reduce the severity of the pain and disability.
Anyone out there who wants to discuss, please get in touch.
Regards, Tiff