If you have psoriasis, you already know that this chronic skin disorder can be both uncomfortable and inconvenient. But you might not realize that having psoriasis is also a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis, a rheumatologic condition that could severely damage your joints if left untreated. …
Intravenous medication is an important part of treatment for a variety of chronic illnesses, including autoimmune, neurological, gastrointestinal, and even dermatological conditions. Administering these medications requires a patient to make routine visits – sometimes as frequently as every week – to a hospital or infusion center where each treatment can…
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Not only can it be extremely painful, but left undiagnosed, it can lead to more serious health problems down the line. Some 8 million Americans suffer from gout, which typically develops in men during their thirties, and in women after…
Because there are few early signs of osteoporosis, some people don’t know that they have it until a bone unexpectedly breaks. Since the disease doesn’t directly cause pain or illness, prevention and early detection of osteoporosis are critical to avoiding broken bones as people age. Risk factors for developing this…
It’s a chilly Pacific Northwest winter morning. You’re scraping ice off your car’s windshield. Your fingers start turning pale at the tips. By the time you finish, your fingers are completely white and numb. When you get in the car and warm up, they turn red or purple and tingle…
In the US, almost 25% of adults have arthritis, making it a leading cause of disability, according to the CDC. It affects people’s ability to work or play and decreases their quality of life. Arthritis is inflammation of joints that causes swelling, stiffness, and pain, decreases mobility, and limits…
Effective Treatments for Lupus Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack its own healthy tissue. As with many autoimmune disorders, symptoms aren’t always visible to the outside world. Flare-ups can make everyday life challenging, but with supportive disease management, lupus patients don’t have to…
A long-term autoimmune disease, Lupus attacks healthy tissue in the body due to an over-active immune system response. In this post, we’ll discuss what causes Lupus, the different types of Lupus, who is at the most risk for getting the disease, how to recognize signs and symptoms…
For those who suffer from arthritis or other diseases that cause inflammation, relief is often found in medicines or physical therapy exercises. However, one of the most simple ways to manage pain and symptoms is to modify their diet to specifically include foods for joint health. In this post, we’ll…
The branch of medicine dedicated to researching and treating rheumatic diseases is known as Rheumatology, which primarily relates to autoimmune disorders. In this post, we’ll explore common rheumatic diseases, review the causes and symptoms, discuss the most frequently used treatments and share where to get help if you suffer from…
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