what are the symoptoms of Psoriasis Arthritis ? Is it different from Arthritis

[Guest guest]

I do have Psoriasis for the past few years.But a mild one. It gets

worst in winter abd improves in summer.For the past 2 years i feel pain

on my joint when i climb staircase. So can anyone tell me how do i get

relief? Is there any exercise to get relief from pain

[Editor's Note: If your body can tolerate exercise that is not too hard on the

joints, you should be all means exercise. Aquatics is an excellent sport for

those of us whose joints hurt too much for other forms of exercise. There is a

wonderful tape on the Arthritis Foundation's website: www.arthritis.org called

People with Arthritis Can Exercise or PACE. I highly recommend it. More

importantly, you need to get a proper diagnosis by a rheumatologist (the

psoriasis is a big clue that you might have PA). Your rheumy will then work

with you to help you find the right medication or combination of medications

that may help your pain, reduce the inflammation and slow down the spread of the

disease. So, first and foremost, get to a rheumatologist. Kathy F.]