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How to Inject Actemra
Psoriatic Arthritis
Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis
Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis can be complex. However everyone affected one or more of joint, tendon or spine inflammation. Most of the time patients have, or have had, psoriasis of the skin or nail.
Treating Psoriatic Arthritis
Early treatment is important in psoriatic arthritis. The earlier the treatment, the more likely you can prevent serious damage down the road. The specific treatment will depend on: how severe your psoriatic arthritis is, the type of psoriatic arthritis you have, and if you have damage already.
In this video, Dr. Orbai with the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center discusses treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis
Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
Get to know your psoriatic arthritis and make note of your experiences. You can help your doctor monitor your psoriatic arthritis by sharing your experience of symptoms and life impact for you. While lifestyle changes alone are not enough, there are things you can do to help control your psoriatic arthritis. Maintaining an ideal body weight is essential for psoriatic arthritis both for disease activity, and for decreasing your cardiovascular risk and the risk of fatty liver.
How to Inject Enbrel Mini
The ENBREL Mini™ is a Single-Dose Prefilled Cartridge delivered with the AutoTouch™ Reusable Autoinjector. Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, walks you through how to inject your medication with this new device.
How to Inject Taltz
The Taltz Autoinjector is an easy to use device delivered with a pre-filled syringe. Just push a button and it injects the medication on its own. Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, walks you through how to inject your medication with this new device.
Can Complementary and Alternative Medicines be Beneficial in Treating Psoriatic Arthritis?
There are many herbs and supplements that have been found to be beneficial in curbing arthritis pain, however, you should always be mindful of the potential risks and side effects. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses the different complementary and alternative medicines that may be beneficial to a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Using Mind and Body Practices to Improve Day-to-Day Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, and acupuncture are some of the mind and body practices that have been found to be beneficial for those with arthritis. Always discuss with your doctor before starting these activities. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses the different mind and body practices that may be beneficial to a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Tips to Manage Sleep Related Issues in Psoriatic Arthritis
Sleep problems can occur in patients with psoriatic arthritis. While there are unfortunately many causes of these problems, there are also many solutions. In this video, Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC, the director of patient education at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, discusses ways to combat sleeplessness and feel more restful throughout the day.
Preventing Anxiety and Depression when Living with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis is difficult. It can be stressful and unfortunately lead to anxiety and depression. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo gives tips on ways to work with your physician and help combat and prevent anxiety and depression.
10 Gardening Tips for Arthritis Patients
Need to tackle a few outdoor projects? Here are 10 ways to reduce the opportunity of an arthritis flare.
How to Inject Cimzia
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Cimzia.