Psoriatic arthritis, taking homoeopathic treatment, not that effective kindly suggest me some treatment for stiffness in fingers, check the medicine also. Please suggest me something for that.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist22yrs exp

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Psoriatic arthritis (psa), can affect both the inside and outside of your body. The main goal of psoriatic arthritis treatment is to control the inflammation that causes your joints to swell and ache. That will ease your pain and help prevent further damage. Light therapy exposing your skin to ultraviolet (uv) light can help get rid of psoriasis skin plaques. But because uv light can damage skin and possibly lead to skin cancer, it?s important to get light therapy only with a doctor?s ok. Different types include: narrowband uvb phototherapy. You?ll probably get it at a clinic to begin with, especially if you have widespread disease. You?ll cover your eyes and genitals, and the rest of you will be exposed to the light for a few seconds to a few minutes. You?ll probably go about three times a week for 3 months. If you respond well, and your insurance covers the cost, you can get a smaller home unit. It can be a good option if you need weekly treatments to keep you in remission. You?ll still be under a doctor?s supervision. Excimer laser. This uses narrowband uvb to treat smaller areas, like psoriasis on your scalp. You?ll get 20-25 treatments over 2-3 weeks and should see results after a month or so. Puva. This combines uva rays with a pill called psoralen, which makes your skin more sensitive to light. You can?t get this treatment long, though, because uva rays are more damaging than uvb. You?ll get 20-25 treatments over a 2- to 3-week period. You should see results after about a month. Exercise: when your joints are sore, you may not want to move. But doing so can: keep your joints and tendons loose keep the inflammation that comes with this disease in check lessen the workload on your joints lower your risk of other conditions that come with psa, like heart disease, diabetes, and crohn?s disease walking, biking, and swimming are all good options. Get to, and stay at, a healthy weight. Almost half the people with psa are overweight. Studies show that losing just 10% of your body weight can improve your response to medications for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Manage your stress. Things that make you worry can also make your psa worse. Exercise, medication, and talk therapy can all help. Rest. Give an achy joint a break. You can go back to what you were doing when you feel better. Don?t drink. Mixing some psa medications with alcohol can lead to liver damage. Your doctor can let you know if you should quit. Massage: it can help stretch your muscles and joints, promote circulation in your lymph system, and help you relax.  

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