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Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: 5 Ways to Tell the Difference

PsA and RA are similar joint conditions, but there are important differences in symptoms and treatment.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on September 25, 2024
Featuring Teja Kapoor, MDReviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD | September 25, 2024

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a lot in common, but there are key differences. In this video, learn ways to tell the difference between PsA and RA symptoms, according to Teja Kapoor, MD, Rheumatologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

You can read more about symptoms, causes, and treatments for PsA and RA here.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Alexandra Schwarz, MD, is a board-eligible sleep medicine physician and a board-certified family medicine physician. She is a member of both the AASM and the ABFM.

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