What is the safest most effective treatment for psoriatic arthritis?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can relieve pain and reduce inflammation for people with mild psoriatic arthritis. NSAIDs available without a prescription include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Stronger NSAIDs are available by prescription.

What is the best doctor to see for psoriatic arthritis?

A rheumatologist specializes in autoimmune diseases and the musculoskeletal system (joints, bones, tendons). PsA is an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, joints, and, sometimes, other organs. So, it makes sense that your rheumatologist is the leader of your PsA care.

What is the first line treatment for psoriatic arthritis?

First-line therapy in PsA includes the use of anti-inflammatory agents such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and at times low-dose prednisone given orally or by intra-articular glucocorticoid injections, always taking into account existing comorbidities, especially premature cardiovascular disease.

What does a rheumatologist do for psoriatic arthritis?

The goal of a rheumatologist is to come up with a treatment plan to reduce the damaging inflammation caused by related autoimmune diseases. It’s important to note that while autoimmune diseases, like arthritis, can cause symptoms of the skin, rheumatologists work to treat the underlying inflammation that causes them.

Who manages psoriatic arthritis?

A rheumatologist, who treats different types of arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases, will most likely manage your primary symptoms – inflammation, joint pain and stiffness. A dermatologist will treat your skin.

How do you reverse psoriatic arthritis?

While there’s no way to reverse or cure psoriatic arthritis, there are several things you can do to slow its development. These tend to work best when started earlier rather than later. You may want to consider seeing a rheumatologist as well. This is a type of doctor that focuses on autoimmune conditions.