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What Causes Chronic Pain In Legs When Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis?

I have had chronic pain in both legs for more than two months. It is not subsiding. I have tried about all the NSAIDs available OTC: Naproxen Sodium (Aleve™ or Generic) (which works best for me, but it slow to take effect), Ibuprofen (works faster, but is not long-lasting), Acetominophen (works very little for me, and upsets my stomach), Aspirin (began to take when I suspected DVT in order to help thin my blood but now suspect my own Dx, given both my legs from the glutes down to my rear calves hurt equally, and I ve read that DVT is normally found in one leg, especially the calf). I treat with heat daily, and repeatedly with electrical heating pads (Walgreen s) to alleviate pain. I walk stairs up and down to the basement in order to improve circulation as well as stretching when the pain allows. I know I need to move and elevate, but moving can be difficult, especially in the mornings, for hours on end. I need pain relief and a long term solution. I have been Dx as having psoriatic arthritis, and have suffered one bout of uveitis in my left eye about two years ago. I m at wits end as to how best to personally treat this now. Please help.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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hi,

As mentioned by you about the issue you are facing the treatment you are undergoing. Looks all fine. But there is something missing? What is that? well a proper exercise regimen, for which i will recommend you to meet up a physical therapist. As certain exercises are condition specific and patient induced. What we read most of the times are all general assumptions. Having a proper exercise prescription with the proper diet and medicine helps to 100% of the beneficial side.
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What Causes Chronic Pain In Legs When Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis?

hi, As mentioned by you about the issue you are facing the treatment you are undergoing. Looks all fine. But there is something missing? What is that? well a proper exercise regimen, for which i will recommend you to meet up a physical therapist. As certain exercises are condition specific and patient induced. What we read most of the times are all general assumptions. Having a proper exercise prescription with the proper diet and medicine helps to 100% of the beneficial side.