Have psoriatic arthritis and are considering getting pregnant? Here are five important things to know before you start trying, according to experts.
If you live with psoriatic arthritis and are planning on—or even just considering—becoming pregnant, you might be a little nervous. Maybe you’re worried that your swollen, achy joints will feel even worse, or are concerned about whether you can keep taking your PsA medications.
7 Of course, both pregnancy and PsA can be unpredictable. If you end up going through a really intense period where your pain is spiking, your doc can adjust your meds, Dr. Chelsey Smith says. Also, if you tend to experience aching in your hips when you’re in a PsA flare-up, you might feel extra pressure there as the fetus develops. Rest assured, however, that “there are many very effective treatments for PsA that are safe,” she points out. 4.