Psoriatic Arthritis

Other common symptoms include:

• Fatigue, morning stiffness and tiredness
• Tenderness, pain and swelling over tendons (especially in feet)
• Swollen fingers and toes
• Difficult and limited motion
• Nail changes, such as pitting or separation from the nail bed
• Redness and pain in the eye, with blurry vision
• In severe cases, your joints may become damaged or deformed and surgery may be needed

Psoriatic arthritis can affect joints on one or both sides of the body, and the symptoms are worse for some people than others – some may have many joints severely affected, whereas others may only notice mild symptoms in one or two joints.

What causes psoriatic arthritis?^1-3

Psoriatic arthritis occurs most often in adults between the ages of 30 and 55 and happens as a result of your immune system mistakenly attacking healthy cells and tissue: the immune response causes inflammation in your joints as well as overproduction of skin cells.^1-3

Psoriatic arthritis seems to run in families, as many people who have it also have relatives with the disease. Environmental factors also seem to play a role in this immune system response, with common triggers including:^1-3

• Skin injuries such as cuts or burns
• Viral or bacterial infections

What can I do if I have been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis?

Psoriatic arthritis can be managed with different therapy options and medication. Your doctor will make a treatment plan for you and provide you with all the necessary information you need. Always take your medication as instructed by your doctor or nurse.