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My father has psoriatic arthritis. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father, who is 53 years old, has been prescribed Skyrizi (Risankizumab) for his psoriatic arthritis. I would like to understand if this medication is effective in treating this condition. He experiences rashes on his hands and is dealing with knee joint pain. Can Skyrizi effectively ad... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.I can understand your concern about your symptoms.Certainly, this medication, being a monoclonal antibody, is highly effective against autoimmune diseases, and psoriatic arthritis falls under this category. Skyrizi is specific... Read Full »
How to cure my psoriasis arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have psoriasis-arthritis. I am scared of taking medicines. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Skyrizi (Risankizumab) is a relatively new medication that has been approved by the FDA (The United States Food and Drug Administration) for the treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. It is a biological drug that targets a specifi... Read Full »
My neutrophil count is declining. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I recently had my blood tests done for unexplained bruising, mouth sores, muscle pain, and headaches. The neutrophil number came back as low as 1.2. I looked back at my past laboratory results and the neutrophil number has been dropping as follows. First, it was 3.4, then 3.2, 2.9, 2.7, 2... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: If the immune system were being affected, then I would like to look at the whole picture of WBC count (white blood cell) and decide. Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic disease and in chronic diseases, the lymphocytes incr... Read Full »
I am unable to close my mouth or swallow after being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis last year. Recently, I have been experiencing odd symptoms in my mouth and throat. Methotrexate was recommended to me, however, it did not help. I cannot close my lips properly, I cannot swallow properly, and I get the sense that something is tra... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Your throat problems, such as trouble shutting your mouth and swallowing, might be caused by several things. Here are a few examples: 1. Psoriatic arthritis in the mouth: Psoriatic arthritis can affect numerous regions of the body, including the jaw and throat. Th... Read Full »
I am a circumcised male, and the apex of my penis appears swollen with less visible veins. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, The cause of the ring I acquired around the apex of my penis, right below its head, was enlargement of the veins. But now it seems to be swollen. The veins are less noticeable, but the swelling puffs up toward the top. I am circumcised, but when I first noticed the veins, I was sexually a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Please help me with a few details so that I can understand your situation better: Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Do you smoke? Why and when were you circumcised? Does this swelling only appear when you have ... Read Full »
Do I have stiff finger joints in morning due to arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor,I get stiff joints in the fingers (like an elastic effect) when I get up from bed in the morning. I also get ankle pain. After a few movements, I am fine. I consulted a rheumatologist who mentioned that it is psoriatic arthritis. My joint pain is very mild and comes only when I am idle ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post. You have inflammatory joint pain which is causing stiffness of the joints once they are rested. This is called the jelly phenomenon. If you have psoriasis or any member in your family has psoriasis then one can call it psoriatic arthritis. T... Read Full »
After a day of walking around the mall, I am having calf pain. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I just came back from a day walking around the mall. I am having cramping pain in my left calf. It feels like a rubber band is wrapped around my leg. It is better when sitting but hurts when outstretched. I am on Enbrel and previous medical history includes low blood pressure and low chol... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am glad to answer your query. I would have appreciated a reason for having ENBREL (Etanercept), whether RA or ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. The drug have some known neurological side effects along with increase susceptibility to infection. Your condit... Read Full »
Is psoriatic arthritis considered a disability?
Query: Hello doctor, I told my dermatologist I probably have psoriatic arthritis. I have knee pain that I take Advil to get through the day at work. I was also told to get on Cosentyx, but it is too expensive for me. What other options do I have? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it is a possibility that your knee is getting affected by psoriatic arthritis, but we should also rule out underlying osteoarthritis priorly, for which an x-ray would be sufficient (if they have done it, you can attach the reports). Secondly, I would like to know... Read Full »
How do we differentiate between psoriatic arthritis and gout?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27-year-old female, and I have various inflammatory and autoimmune issues, but we are looking to find a more significant issue. I have severe asthma, especially to scents (sometimes not controlled by the use of several different puffers), and anaphylaxis, especially to certain polle... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your rheumatologist is right because gout is extremely rare in a person of your age and gender. Psoriatic arthritis could be the likely diagnosis. If your rheumatologist sees you during acute pain episodes, he should not have much difficulty in diagnosing you. Y... Read Full »
What are the signs of psoriatic arthiritis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a small patch of psoriasis on my ankle on and off for 10 years. I have also had debilitating fatigue and joint pain flare-ups for 10 years. I have been checked for lupus, RA, and MS and have received a negative diagnosis. I just today learned about psoriatic arthritis and I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms include swelling of joint as well as morning stiffness and it looks associated with psoriatic arthritis. I would rather say it is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis associated with psoriasis also known as mixed connective tissue disorder (MCTD). Now I would... Read Full »