Foot pain in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) was predicted by synovitis, erosion, subluxation of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints, obesity, and female sex but unlike foot pain in rheumatoid arthritis, ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Osteoarthritis often starts on one side of the body and can spread to ...

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected. Understanding where and how this disease manifests in the body can help in ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causes your immune system to attack your joints, but it can also affect many other parts of your body. PsA usually comes alongside psoriasis, a similar long-term, ...

When I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 2 years ago at the age of 24, I almost wept with relief. For years, I’d experienced puzzling symptoms. Dark purple-brown flakes on the back of my neck and ...

Over time, arthritis mutilans leads to the destruction of the affected bones in your hands, particularly in your fingers. It can also affect your feet. People with arthritis mutilans may eventually ...

The joint pain and stiffness caused by psoriatic arthritis—a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s cells—can take a huge toll on how and when you move your body. Simple ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been around for thousands of years. Archaeologists unearthed Egyptian mummies with signs of the disease. Back then, the treatments for swollen and painful joints and red, ...

Anyone’s muscles can feel a little cramped after an especially tense workday—maybe from being hunched over a laptop, glued to a rigid chair, standing for hours, or even squeezing a stress ball for ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Key Takeaways Stress can trigger psoriatic arthritis flare-ups by causing more ...