Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to control the pain and inflammation of arthritic conditions and are the first choice when dealing with psoriatic arthritis. There are many potential side effects that come along with regular use of NSAIDs. You should always consult your physician before using them to treat your condition.
  
  

Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs

• In more severe cases of psoriatic arthritis, prescription drugs that help with pain and inflammation while also slowing down joint damage may be used. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatics drugs (DMARDs) like leflunomide, methotrexate and sulfasalazine can be very beneficial in cases of psoriatic arthritis. The only drawback to DMARDs is that they tend to take effect over longer periods of time, sometimes months, thus your doctor may also have you take an over-the-counter pain reliever until the drugs can kick in.
  
  

Tumor Necrosis Blocking Drugs

• According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a new class of drugs has become a very popular way of treating psoriatic arthritis. Adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab all help to block the protein known as tumor necrosis factor, which causes inflammation.
  
  

Surgery

• If you've exhausted all your treatment options, there is still another route to go before giving up on ever treating your psoriatic arthritis. When all options have failed the doctor may suggest joint replacement surgery. As with all forms of surgery there are inherent risks involved so make sure you've exhausted all the options before proceeding with the procedure.