PAINFUL Psoriatic Arthritis Inflammation: How To STOP It | Dr. Jenny Bennett

If you have psoriasis, you have a 30% chance of developing psoriatic arthritis symptoms!

This type of psoriasis is notoriously difficult to diagnose because, unlike rheumatoid arthritis, there are no blood tests to easily confirm it.

Psoriatic arthritis can be triggered at any age, but its onset is most common between 35 and 55 years old. One of the early signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis is joint pain that gets worse over time until the joints become swollen and inflamed.

It might surprise you, but diet and medication can both trigger psoriatic arthritis, as well as GI tract microbiome imbalances (yes, this includes the mouth microbiome!)

Joining me to talk all about signs of psoriatic arthritis is Dr. Jenny Bennett, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and founder of Aria Integrative Medicine, an autoimmune specialty clinic in Seattle, WA.

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IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 What is psoriatic arthritis + what are some early symptoms?
04:29 Which joints does it affect?
07:45 Psoriatic arthritis triggers
09:59 Can certain medications trigger psoriatic arthritis?
11:58 Stages of psoriatic arthritis + getting diagnosed
15:58 Liver-psoriatic arthritis connection
17:39 Gut triggers of psoriatic arthritis symptoms
21:42 Psoriatic arthritis treatment options
27:10 Exercise + other lifestyle interventions for psoriatic arthritis
30:49 Pros + cons of using a biologic medication for psoriatic arthritis
35:27 Final thoughts
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ABOUT JENNIFER FUGO, MS, CNS:
Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a clinical nutritionist empowering women who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Because she’s overcome a long history of gut issues and eczema, Jennifer has empathy and insight to help her clients discover missing pieces and create doable integrative plans.

She holds a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist, and is the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

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[maryirwinartdesign]

What wonderful enlightenment! I suffer from PSA too.... i have never been to a Rhuematologist, but diagnosed by a naturopath clinician 9 yrs ago in Tumwater, WA via my obvious symptoms since 1975. I am now significantly worse and at my wits end (NOT WANTING to go the rheumatologist route! with methotrexate). I made the appointment to start the process with my GP on Monday to find a solution. BUT, HOLY I am IN the vicinity of Jennifer Bennet, ND (Seattle) so am excited to think I possibly found a clinian that understands what I am going through instead and someone who can combine natural treatments with medicals I prefer! Thank You for this You

[amandacease]

When I was a teenager 14y.o. I was diagnosed juvenile RA. I was given oral methotrexate but couldn't tolerate it. Fast-forward when 26 developed guttate psoriasis after having mono. Have had plaques on and off a long with multiple autoimmune diagnoses and new changes all the time. Have also had many coexisting conditions along with these problems. On disability now but would much rather be working still with others my age (now 44).

[gordonakuoro]

Great teaching! Thank you for being quite precise.

[KonzaCelt]

A key difference between RA and PsA is that PsA tends to occur in joints asymmetrically on the body. RA (and OA for that matter) tend to develop symmetrically along the axis of the body: both hands, both knees, etc. While PsA tends to occur asymmetrically: left elbow, right hand, right knee, right hip, etc. PsA CAN occur symmetrically mind you, but it's not as absolute as RA by any means.

Also, if you've previously had psoriasis on the skin before it presents in the joints, PsA also tends to occur at or near those joints where the skin psoriasis occurred. For myself, most (but not all) of my PsA joint pain occurred at locations that I previously had psoriasis of the skin: left knee, left ankle, left elbow, both hips, right shoulder, neck.

Finally, like Jennifer mentioned, diet is a HUGE factor for treating this. I you have PsA (or think you do) I'd recommend get a full food sensitivity and poop screening. It can help a lot.

[ScottGunMag]

I have been diagnosed with both PSA and Ra. I have symptoms of both.

[Martin-lljc]

Very interesting video thanks for all the information

[kaarigiella]

I have PSA. I was diagnosed with eczema and pseuro-negative RA as a pre-teen, but it went full flare, sausage fingers and every symptom about 4 years ago. I have crippling now in my joints.
I am sick of methotrexate!

[PerfectlyImperfect]

Very appreciated on both of your insights as after being hospitalised 13 times and discharged the same. Infectious Disease Team were in charge of the MRI BLUE DYE SCAN which the outcome was of the lower spine so a abscess the size of a golf ball(bottom of spine) Discitis Infection within 3 Vertebrae 3 Cannula of Antibiotics PLUS A PIKT LINE INTO MY CHEST FROM MY ARM TOO. Rheumatology specialist wanted me TOTALLY DISCHARGED from I.D.T before Rheumatology start the Methotrexate. He diagnosed me in 20 minutes and the receptionist printed off a advised pamphlet on Erosive Psoriatic Arthritis...I WAS AMAZED BY THAT BOMB WHICH WAS DROPPED.

[nightowl]

I have symmetric joint pain in all fingers, wrists, elbows. It varies with the moment in time of exam. At other times I have had R S-I joint at the same time as L elbow. Strict adherence to symmetry is a mistake. Patients get permanent damage.

[terenasimons]

Got staph few years ago, doctors gave me too may antibiotics within a few months, had some lazy diet habits, not enough variety. Then took the damn Vax two jabs. I've allayed had scalp psoriasis, but after the Vax, it spread to my whole body. Two years with this. Lucky I live in Australia to get lots of sun and ocean, but also difficult when too hot. So annoying!!!

[janjohnson]

Does anyone else have muscle pain? My PA is mostly about muscles and fatigue rather than sore joints

[MissPanamaUS]

After trying plaquenil and methotrexate which lowered my white blood cells. My rheumatologist put me on cosentyx 150mg im. My insurance did no approve the loading dose, therefore I just went straight to the maintenance dose. It was working fine until 3 months ago when the psoriasis flared up. I also developed dry eye and mouth. My doctor now wants to rule out Sjogren's syndrome. I also jad two positive ANA. My doctor does not suspect Lupus.

[amiogaili]

I have psoriasis & based on what you said about joints swelling, believe the type of arthritis I have is psoriatic arthritis…My doctor only mentioned psoriasis & arthritis but didn’t specifically say what kind. He also prescribed Methotrexate & am glad I only took it recently once but never years ago and never went back to get my refills..I wanna see what you have to help with mine

[myhandlehasbeenmishandled]

You guys mentioned liver issues could be associated with psoriatic arthritis. Could fatty liver lead to it or trigger it?

From your description I don't think I have psoriatic arthritis. Mine looks just like common eczema. And it's on a top of my hands, knuckles, all the way to my first finger joints.

I lost gallbladder years ago. And I have NAFLD. Had it for over a decade. But that was my fault. I overeat. I used to be a baker. So I'm used to eating a lot of sugars. Through grains and sweats.

In addition I've had seborrheic dermititis since I was 13 or 14.

[LemonThyme]

I just reached the part where you discuss medications. I do not tolerate Methotrexate, and refuse to try it again. Cartexan helped tremendously, but lowered kidney function to 62%. I am currently left with Prednisone as the only helpful medication, and it's known for bad side effects.

[unboxing-ug]

What do you recommend for those cant afford go to doctor.
Currently like im just waiting for my fingers to deform because i dont have capacity to go doctor. I hope you provide alternative for those
Can afford anything.

[RobertOgs-ikhc]

Thanks for this informative Video, i have been on Prednisone for past 3 mths for Negative RA and so far seem to tolerate reasonably OK but now they want me to go on Methotrexate which i dont want to do given the side effect on your Liver
Trying to improve my gut health with things like L Reuteri, do you have posts on probiotocs etc

[myhandlehasbeenmishandled]

I grew up in Bosnia and in Serbia. I've never heard about psoriatic arthritis until I came to the States. Now I often hear people back there being diagnosed with it. Weird.

[poulin]

Anybody else get psoriatic arthritis in their knees and elbows after the Covid shot it seemed to coincide with it, too much of a coincidence, after my first dose start getting sore second shot felt like I was walking. On broken glass. It was excruciating. it’s been two years now and it’s settling down a bit still suffering with major fatigue. how about the rest of you?

[nightowl]

Treat us as adults. What do you mean by a "trigger". Is it a protein in the food that is actually cross-reacting with the proteins that the auto-antboidies attack in the body.