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Arthritis with Psoriasis Warning Signs
Notify your doctor if you have psoriatic arthritis and any of the following:
- Inability to take your prescription medicines
- Difficulty breathing
- Easy bleeding
- Excessive bruising
- Fever over 101 degrees F (38.3 C)
- Worsening joint pains
- Worsening joint swelling
- Worsening rash
- Red streaks spread from the rash:
- Lymphangitis of the arm
- Lymphangitis of the back of the leg
- Worsening skin redness and pain:
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Last Updated: Jan 3, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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