Has anyone heard of scoriatic arthritis or know where I can find any information? I'm trying to find out what it is exactely and how if differs from rheum. arthritis. Thanks.

Hi, yes I have psoriatic arthritis... If you enter psoriatic arthritis on the internet you will find a lot of information.

Psoriatic arthritis is a specific type of arthritis. It causes inflammation in and around the joints, usually the wrists, knees, ankles, lower back and neck.


Psoriatic arthritis is a specific type of arthritis that has been diagnosed in approximately 23 percent of people who have psoriasis, according to the Psoriasis Foundation’s 2001 Benchmark Survey.

It commonly affects the ends of the fingers and toes. It can also affect the spine. The disease can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in its milder forms and earlier stages. Early diagnosis, however, is important for preventing long-term damage to joints and tissue.

Most people with psoriatic arthritis also have psoriasis. Rarely, a person can have psoriatic arthritis without having psoriasis.

What are the symptoms?
Stiffness, pain, swelling and tenderness of the joints and surrounding soft tissue

Reduced range of motion

Morning stiffness and tiredness

Nail changes, including pitting (small indentations in the nail) or lifting of the nail—found in 80 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis

Redness and pain of the eye, similar to conjunctivitis

I have psoriatic arthritis as well.... It is similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis, but somewhat different symptoms. See a dermatologist or Rheumatologist if you want to try to rule RA out. Psoriatic arthritis is a clinical diagnosis, so just make sure you get a few opinions before taking any heavy meds.

Has anyone heard of scoriatic arthritis or know where I can find any information? I'm trying to find out what it is exactely and how if differs from rheum. arthritis. Thanks.

Hello, I have psoriatic arthritis and it took a while before the doctors figured it out. They had me on Vioxx and Celebrex for the arthritis but it was not till a few years later when I moved back to my home state that my rheumatologist got me on Enbrel and that really control the psoriasis and the arthritis. Ask your rheumatologist about it. It has really done wonders for me! :)