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How Can Psoriatic Arthritis Be Treated?

My Rheumatologist prescribed Otezla after I tried both Methotrexate and Imuran for my Psoriatic Arthritis and didn t find relief.The nurse called me a week ago to say it had been ok d by my insurance and it was sent to the pharmacy. So I picked it up and started taking it. Today I got a voicemail from the nurse saying it had been ok d by insurance and to stop in to pick up the titration packet before I get the prescription. What? Did I just hurt myself by taking it 2 times a day without building up to that?
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:     
-Generally, the treatment of arthritis in psoriatic arthritis involves a combination of anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and exercise
-Use methotrexate
-Use corticosteroids in case that you are in pain
-Exercise programs can be done at home or with a physical therapist and are customized according to the disease
Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,     
dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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How Can Psoriatic Arthritis Be Treated?

Hello,my name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Generally, the treatment of arthritis in psoriatic arthritis involves a combination of anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and exercise -Use methotrexate -Use corticosteroids in case that you are in pain -Exercise programs can be done at home or with a physical therapist and are customized according to the disease Hope my answer was helpful.If you have any other question Ill be glad to help. Regards, dr.Dorina Gurabardhi