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Old 11-10-2008, 04:56 AM
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Default Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis

I am wondering if there is any connection with my spine and the small reddish dry skin areas on my body. I have a spot on each ankle, both ring fingers, both ring toes. I have stiffness in my feet and hands. I just now read about the connection between spine inflammation and "Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis". I am seeing a podiatrist for the first time tomorrow for my super stiff feet. I wonder if I should see a dermatologist too? I understand dermatologists treat psoriatic arthritis so I'll get 2 opinions this week. I dont want to get ahead of myself by diagnosing my own symptoms but Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis seems to fit. It is connected with an inflammed spine. I'm sure there are tests they can run to find out for sure. I am due to have fusion in a few weeks so I'm going to need to know if this will be a problem or a reason to delay my operation. Maybe this is a direct result of my spine issues?

Could Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis have been caused by my spine surgery?

Did anyone else get Symmetric Psoriatic Arthritis after their spine surgery? Or psoriasis?

Thanks!
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Old 11-10-2008, 04:23 PM
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Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms - Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
I googled this to see what came up. Interesting and should be helpful in terms of whom you might want to see/tests done for dx.

Good luck. I just consulted with a podiatrist for this 2 month episodic bilateral ankle pain condition that was driving me nutz. Still is. Going for lumbar ESI today and if there's some relief w/this I'd be so happy. Dreaming probably but why not. See my OSS next week and Rheumatologist later down the road. Wish I could see the latter this calender year ~ it's for my osteoporosis but you may want to consult with one?

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