Psa treated with biologics

Posted by abe91451 @abe91451, Aug 4 9:12am

Psa and biologics

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 4 10:33pm

@abe91451 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Does Psa stand for psoriatic arthritis and did your doctor mention biologics as treatment? There is a discussion on biologics and Psa https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/biologics-side-affects/
I’m sure you will be hearing from other members soon!

abe91451 | @abe91451 | Aug 5 5:29am

Yes PSA PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS and biologics Enbrel

rashida | @rashida | Aug 5 7:12am

@abe91451 that was confusing, because PSA also stands for Prostate Specific Antigen …

seniormed | @seniormed | Aug 5 8:15am

Psoriatic arthritis is abbreviated PsA in the medical literature. Enbrel and Humira are time tested disease
modifying biologic injectable antibodies.
They work to block a key protein called TNF which
is a trigger of systemic inflammation.
They work in conjunction with non drug measures for
symptoms and can prevent further joint deterioration.
Weight control, anti-inflammatory diet, exercise and sleep are important in reducing symptoms and disease progression.
Control of inflammation with disease modifying drugs
like TNF blockers may help lower our risk of cardiovascular events associated with psoriatic arthritis.