I've been experiencing tingling and numbness in my hands and feet, which feels like nerve issues. I have psoriatic arthritis, and I'm worried it might be related. Can psoriatic arthritis cause neuropathy or nerve damage?
8 months ago
Yes, severe inflammation from arthritis can sometimes press on nerves or affect them, leading to tingling or neuropathy. Just like managing my blood pressure, keeping a check on your lifestyle, managing stress, and having regular neurological checkups is highly recommended to prevent long-term nerve issues.
8 months ago
I was reading about joint pain and recently started feeling a slight numbness in my toes, which is a bit scary. Is this what neuropathy feels like, and does it go away once the main arthritis is treated? If anyone has faced this, please let me know.
8 months ago
Definitely, nerve irritation can happen when joint swelling restricts nerve pathways. Maintaining a clean anti-inflammatory diet and doing doctor-approved mobility exercises can help reduce the swelling that pinches those nerves. Keep your activity level steady but gentle.
6 months ago
Yes, it can sometimes cause those weird tingling and burning sensations in your hands or feet! 😮 The inflammation can put pressure on the nerves, so it's super important to let your rheumatologist know so they can help you feel better!
6 months ago
It can. Swollen joints and systemic inflammation from psoriatic arthritis can irritate or compress surrounding nerves, causing numbness or tingling. Don't self-diagnose; get a nerve conduction study or consult a neurologist to find the exact cause.
5 months ago
Yes, chronic inflammation from psoriatic arthritis can occasionally lead to nerve compression or neuropathy symptoms like tingling and numbness. You should discuss this with your doctor.
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