If you have psoiatic arthritis and you're overweight, you're more likely to have pain, tender and swollen joints, and other symptoms than people who aren’t carrying extra pounds, a recent study showed. You’re also prone to other illnesses, like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. It could also make it hard for your doctor to figure out the right dose of medication to prescribe for your condition.
Drop the weight, and you’ll ease the symptoms that come with this painful condition, the National Psoriasis Foundation says.