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Nye, MT
November 29, 2025
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Hi there Lynn, I was having for a very very long time while seeing Rheumatologist, both my Shoulder in a terrible amount of pain. I could left anything above my under breast ( no higher than that ) i mean, what is this.My Rheumatologist just told me it was Bursitis, just like that and end of appointment... so on my own, I looked it up. I started TRYING in my own to do the exercises & u did BUT!!!! It caused me More & new damage damage πŸ’” 😒... It got to a point that I was having difficulties with my DRIVING, no way πŸ™ƒ... I need to drive, I have,to drive... So with this happening I went and made an appointment with A PHYICAL THERAPIST STAT.. This was another whole new world I was entering and Sister, I am so glad I did.it was work, it was hard ,it was terribly Painful. Of course ,silly. But with the proper way, the correct way, and the continued dedication to put what I could into the workouts, A positive and so much wanted And needed pain relief, I was trilled... worked with therapist for about 4 to 6 weeks and I felt GREAT. I was Stronger than I was b4, which I did not expect. Now let's realize something here, I am 70 years old and I can say with Physical Therapy, I was Reborn, well . I make sure every single day, no matter what. I make time to put in 20 to 30 minutes to workouts on & off during . If you STOP , the pain will return

December 1, 2025
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My arms(mostly bicep area) hurt with certain movements. My right hip and leg muscles do as well and also affect my daily life. Because my tests show only a slight increase in my markers for Inflammation, She could not say for sure if I have more than just psoriasis. I can say for sure this is very painful. I told my Dr. (Rheumatologist) about my arm pain and she told me it was a rotator cuff problem. Everything I read sounds like Enthesitis.

November 30, 2025
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Can rotator cuff and bicep tendon tears be part of psoriatic arthritis?

Yes, these issues can be related to PsA, particularly through a condition called enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bone, and it affects about 1 in 3 people with psoriatic arthritis.

The shoulder is a common Show Full Answer

Can rotator cuff and bicep tendon tears be part of psoriatic arthritis?

Yes, these issues can be related to PsA, particularly through a condition called enthesitis. Enthesitis is inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bone, and it affects about 1 in 3 people with psoriatic arthritis.

The shoulder is a common area where enthesitis occurs in PsA. This inflammation can affect the rotator cuff and bicep tendons, potentially making them more vulnerable to injury or tears. Enthesitis typically starts early in PsA and commonly affects areas like the shoulders, elbows, hips, and heels.

It's important to work with a rheumatologist who can help determine if your tendon tears are related to PsA and guide appropriate treatment. Early treatment matters because even a six-month delay in diagnosis or starting treatment can lead to more severe, irreversible joint changes.

A MyPsoriasisTeam member shared about their shoulder pain: "I hurt like hell. My hip and shoulder make life a struggle, but I'm still here."

November 29, 2025

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