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Does Having Psoriasis Mean I Also Have Psoriatic Arthritis?

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Connecticut, CT

I have been recently diagnosed as having psoriasis (specifically on bottom of my feet since the 2 covid shots) I have always had it on my knees and sometimes elbows so it was within me when I got the shots. I noticed in addition to the pain I feel from splitting, peeling skin on my feet bottoms.. I also feel a deep ache within my feet and also feel a lot of aches when I do a lot of physical work (like clean a house for many hours) I sometimes feel like I have generally been thrown down the… read more

January 18, 2023
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Many have reported heath issues in the aftermath the vaccines. You probably know, the best way to explain it is that ANYTHING that causes a dip in your immune system can bring on another condition.. “ while your defenses are low”

So some people reported a virus, others, Pso, etc.. all in the aftermath of vaccines.

Imagine your body sees the vaccine as an invading force and deploys your defenses to meet it. While everyone is fighting that battle, your immune system is busy with that and next thing you know, something else has gotten though the wall..

You may have had a genetic predisposition to Pso, or perhaps all of the precursory boxes were ticked.. that could be drinking alcohol, having a sunburn, being overweight, under stress, smoking, having dry skin, being in menopause, taking a lot of antibiotics.. all of these things have been reported as things that can lead up to Pso appearing.

So it’s not as though you “got” Pso from a shot, but, that as a result of the drop in your immune system that a vaccine can cause, your defenses were low and Pso was an opportunist.. so to speak.

January 29, 2023 (edited)
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

My own Psoriasis came after the COVID shots, too...just a suspicion, and glad I have not caught COVID, but this is something that needs to be discussed more.

I mean anything you do to jumpstart your immune system will have systemic effects, so I don't think it is crazy to suspect the vaccines gave me my first ever flare.

January 26, 2023
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Everyone is different, but usually Psa, joint/s affected ,warm and sore. They can be come very difficult to move and stiffen up unless treated quickly. Would strongly suggest visit your medical practitioner for their assessment.Just because you have psoriasis does not mean you will get Psa. Best of luck.

January 20, 2023
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

No, having psoriasis does not necessarily mean you will have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). However, it is a risk factor. According to the knowledge base, as many as 30 percent of people with psoriasis eventually develop PsA. PsA typically begins five to ten years after the first diagnosis of psoriasis. Other risk factors Show Full Answer

No, having psoriasis does not necessarily mean you will have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). However, it is a risk factor. According to the knowledge base, as many as 30 percent of people with psoriasis eventually develop PsA. PsA typically begins five to ten years after the first diagnosis of psoriasis. Other risk factors include genetics, age, environment, smoking, and obesity.

July 11, 2024

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