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When PMR Isn’t Quite PMR: How Rheumatic Diseases Can Evolve Over Time
One of the more interesting aspects of rheumatology is that diseases do not always read the textbook before showing up in clinic.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Hip pain is something I see often, and one of the most important clues is where the pain is located. Different areas of pain can point to very different causes.
Why Does My Thumb Hurt? 3 Common Causes of Thumb Pain
Thumb pain is incredibly common, and depending on where the pain is located, the cause can actually be very different.
How Long Do Biologic Drugs Take To Work?
Biologic drugs are medications made from living systems that target specific parts of the immune system in order to treat chronic inflammation in conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Lupus, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), and more.
Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA): A Practical Guide to a Serious but Treatable Condition
Early recognition can prevent irreversible complications - especially irreversible blindness.
What’s the most powerful question to ask a loved one with chronic autoimmune illness?
One of the most powerful things you can say to someone living with a chronic autoimmune disease is simple: “How are you coping with things?”
Psoriatic Arthritis: More Than Just Skin Disease
Psoriatic arthritis is a complex inflammatory disease that can affect your joints, nails, and even where tendons attach to bone (called entheses).
How often should rheumatology labwork be rechecked?
One common question I hear from patients is: “Should we recheck my labs?” It’s a fair question—especially if you’re dealing with a chronic condition or not feeling your best. But here’s the truth: more lab testing isn’t always better care.
Why Your Joint Pain Flares After Stress or Travel
Your body releases cortisol in response to stress. But when stress is ongoing—or your routine is disrupted like it is during travel—your cortisol rhythm gets thrown off. Instead of helping, it starts to work against you, and inflammation can increase.