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Is Severe Pain Above The Knee Due To Psoriatic Arthritis?

I have psoriatic arthritis and over the past few days I started having pain on my right side and today I woke up with severe pain in my right leg just above my knee on the in side of my leg. I m not sure if this is part of my condition and if I should contact my doctor?
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain above the knee due to psoriatic arthritis . Well psoriatic arthritis occurs when your body's immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue. The abnormal immune response causes inflammation in your joints as well as overproduction of skin cells. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray , MRI , test for rheumatoid factor or joint fluid test . Doctor may prescribe anti rheumatic drugs like methotrexate , immunosuppressants , TNF-alpha inhibitors , steroid injections and in some severe cases joint replacement surgery . For now control your weight , take proper rest and do light exercises and apply warm compresses .

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Severe Pain Above The Knee Due To Psoriatic Arthritis?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain above the knee due to psoriatic arthritis . Well psoriatic arthritis occurs when your body s immune system begins to attack healthy cells and tissue. The abnormal immune response causes inflammation in your joints as well as overproduction of skin cells. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray , MRI , test for rheumatoid factor or joint fluid test . Doctor may prescribe anti rheumatic drugs like methotrexate , immunosuppressants , TNF-alpha inhibitors , steroid injections and in some severe cases joint replacement surgery . For now control your weight , take proper rest and do light exercises and apply warm compresses . Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari