9 Things That Make Psoriatic Arthritis Worse

You don’t follow the treatment prescribed by your doctor

Unfortunately, we live in an era where things are becoming more and more expensive and we have to pay a lot of money to be healthy or even to survive. But we have to make some sacrifices if we want to be healthier and happier, even if it means paying for a little too expensive treatment. 

The point is that many people don’t listen to their doctors and don’t follow their treatments after the initial consultation and they end up having severe complications and pain. What you need to understand is that if you can’t afford buying the treatment, you should tell your doctor about it and they can help you find another effective treatment or alternative that is right for you. 

In general, doctors tend to recommend the best treatment option for their patients, which is usually more expensive, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t help you with other suitable and effective alternatives that are cheaper. 

“Another thing I see that worsens psoriatic arthritis is ignoring expensive medical advice you’ve paid for. When an expert in the field writes you a prescription, you should fill it. Nobody wants to take medications, but no one wants pain either,” explained Dr. Cush.

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You smoke too much

As you already know, smoking can be really bad for your overall health, but it can also increase the risk of developing psoriatic arthritis or worsen symptoms in people who already suffer from this disease. Many recent studies have shown that there’s a link between smoking and psoriatic arthritis, but further research is needed in this sense. 

For instance, in a 2014 study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, Danish researchers looked at about 1,300 psoriatic arthritis patients – some of them being smokers. They found that psoriatic arthritis patients who smoked were more likely to develop severe symptoms and complications than non-smoking patients. Moreover, a 2015 Swedish study published in Clinical Rheumatology that analyzed the effects of smoking in approximately 1,1000 patients with psoriatic arthritis found that patients who smoke are prone to severe pain and fatigue.

So, if you suffer from psoriatic arthritis or your family history shows that someone has had this disease, try to quit smoking. Your doctor can help you find the best method and strategy to stay smoke free. 

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