Joint pain or stiffness
PsA causes joint inflammation, which can result in pain, tenderness, and stiffness. This could be felt in just one joint or several. PsA typically affects:
- knees
- fingers
- toes
- ankles
- lower back
Pain and stiffness symptoms may disappear at times, then return and worsen at other times. Remission occurs when symptoms disappear for an extended period of time. A flare-up occurs when symptoms worsen. Enthesitis can also affect the elbow, resulting in symptoms similar to tennis elbow. Elbow enthesitis symptoms include pain, tenderness, and difficulty moving your elbow. Symptoms include:
- elbow pain that gradually worsens
- pain from the outside of the elbow to the forearm and wrist
- a weak grip
- increased pain when shaking hands or squeezing an object
- pain when lifting something, using tools, or opening jars
