Tuesday, August 9, 2011

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Are you experiencing joint pain or skin symptoms?  Up to 30% of people who have the skin condition psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis, an immune disease that affects the joints. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common form, plaque psoriasis, is commonly seen as red and white hues of scaly patches appearing on the top first layer of the epidermis (skin). Some patients, though, have no dermatological symptoms.

Psoriatic arthritis shares some of its symptoms and its possible causes with other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and plaque psoriasis. Like those with rheumatoid arthritis, people with psoriatic arthritis may experience pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints. In diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, early diagnosis and treatment are key as joint damage can occur early in the course of the disease. An early diagnosis and appropriate treatment program may help to stop or slow progression of irreversible joint damage. Additionally, psoriatic arthritis patients may also have skin lesions similar to those seen in patients with plaque psoriasis. Those lesions appear as raised, red patches covered with a silvery white buildup. For people with plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, skin inflammation can become a significant problem in their everyday lives. Many patients with psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or plaque psoriasis may remain undiagnosed or untreated. It’s a good idea to speak to your doctor right away if you have any symptoms associated with these conditions.

Enbrel is the rheumatologist's choice of treatment for this disease.

What are the possible side effects of Enbrel?

Enbrel can cause serious side effects including: New infections or worsening of infections you already have; hepatitis B can become active if you already have had it; nervous system problems, such as multiple sclerosis, seizures, or inflammation of the nerves of the eyes; blood problems(some fatal); new or worsening heart failure; new or worsening psoriasis; allergic reactions; autoimmune reactions, including a lupus-like syndrome & autoimmune hepatitis.

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