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Is there a known connection with psoriatic arthritis and peripheral neuropathy?

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by MelbPod, Apr 23, 2009.

  1. MelbPod

    MelbPod Active Member


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    I have a male patient 57y.o, who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 10 years ago.
    He has no history of diabetes, or any other significant medical history.
    The only medication he takes is glucosamine.

    He has significant foot deformity which looks similar to a charcot (not acute)
    he has peripheral neuropathy in both feet, however distribution is not the same pattern as in diabetes (distal to prox), he has the most feeling in the tip of hallux.

    Has anybody had experience with this or seen any research around psoriatic arthritis (or other arthritisis) and neuropathy?

    Interested to hear any other opinions.

    Sally
     
  2. Craig Payne

    Craig Payne Moderator

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    Yes. There are several types of psoriatric arthritis, of which one type resembles rheumatoid arthritis. Sensory changes can and do happen in this type. Also, peripheral neuropathy may be a side affect of the medication used to treat the psoriasis (eg methotrexate) or the arthritis (eg TNF-alpha blockers)
     
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