Treatment for Psoriatic Arthritis
Although psoriatic
arthritis can have serious effects on a person's life and well-being, current psoriatic
arthritis treatment strategies (including pain-relief drugs and medications that slow joint damage, a balance between rest and exercise, and patient education and support programs) allow most people with the disease to lead active and productive lives.
Some current psoriatic arthritis treatment options include:
In recent years, psoriatic arthritis research has led to a new understanding of psoriatic arthritis and has increased the likelihood that, in time, researchers will find even better ways to treat the disease.
What Are Spondyloarthropathies?
The spondyloarthropathies are a group of arthritic diseases that can cause inflammation throughout the body, especially in the spine. They are characterized by a positive HLA-B27 and negative rheumatoid factor.
Besides psoriatic arthritis, this group of conditions includes:
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