Psoriatic Arthritis

[Fred]

I have never been told that I have psoriatic arthritis, but lately I have some swelling around my thumb joint (top of thumb).  It doesn't hurt really, but is hot.  Is this one of the symptoms to psoriatic arthritis?

Hello Margaret to Psoriasis Club

It's difficult to say! normally you would feel some pain, but in the early stages it could feel hot. Mine first started many years ago in my thumb and it felt like I had a hot splinter embedded in my bone way under the skin, and every time I bent or touched the side of my thumb it felt painful.

Have a look at this post as it may help: Psoriatic Arthritis

However it's always best to get a professional diagnoses, as it could be something totally different.

Regards.

Fred.