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Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. It is characterised by swelling and inflammation in and around the joints as well as inflammation of the skin. While there is currently no cure for psoriatic arthritis, several new treatments are emerging that offer new hope to patients. In this guide for patients, the authors draw on their experience from one of the largest clinics in the world that is dedicated to understanding andmanaging patients with psoriatic arthritis, and highlight what is know about the causes and clinical features, along with the emotional impact that this condition has on peoples lives and how to manage it.
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167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2008
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June 9, 2013
This book helped me understand why I have been feeling the way I have for the last 10-12 months. Since I have a medical background, the information was presented In medical terms with anatomy and pathophysiology, which was logical to me. I had this very uneducated view of my diagnosis yet a very positive attitude.
Now I have a realistic view of the disease and know that I will have to deal with a chronic disease. I understand my options regarding medications available and some resources after reading the book. I have to admit that I am frightened by the options. General consensus is quick treatment to prevent joint demand, debilitation or increased mortality. The book admitted realistically that Rheumatologists are not prevalent. I have found this to be very true. Also, the Biologics (Enbrel) is not the first line of defense only related to the limitations set by private insurance companies and expense. This leaves me frustrated once again while I try the first line of medications (which will obviously NOT stop the progression of joint damage) and try the first line per the private insurance protocols. In the end, this book has provided the raw deal of the disease and the hurdles that will come with this disease.
Now I have a realistic view of the disease and know that I will have to deal with a chronic disease. I understand my options regarding medications available and some resources after reading the book. I have to admit that I am frightened by the options. General consensus is quick treatment to prevent joint demand, debilitation or increased mortality. The book admitted realistically that Rheumatologists are not prevalent. I have found this to be very true. Also, the Biologics (Enbrel) is not the first line of defense only related to the limitations set by private insurance companies and expense. This leaves me frustrated once again while I try the first line of medications (which will obviously NOT stop the progression of joint damage) and try the first line per the private insurance protocols. In the end, this book has provided the raw deal of the disease and the hurdles that will come with this disease.
January 16, 2023
As a medical professional, I felt this book gave me more information than the doctors and my rheumatologist gave me. It took some of the mystery away. I understood more about this disease from this book than what I learned in medical school.
September 22, 2021
Excellent resource
Thorough and well researched. Lots of books out there on psoriatic arthritis but this is near the top of the list.
Thorough and well researched. Lots of books out there on psoriatic arthritis but this is near the top of the list.
March 27, 2020
Lots of good information, learned a lot more about my disease. Really glad it was recommended to me.
January 3, 2023
A thorough yet succinct introduction to PsA.
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