One of the most common misconceptions I hear is that women should simply stop all arthritis medications once they become pregnant. In reality, the goal is not to stop treatment at all costs. The goal is to keep both mother and baby as healthy as possible.

Sleep problems are incredibly common, and in rheumatology, they are especially important. Poor sleep is closely linked with chronic pain, fatigue, and increased inflammation.

When we think about chronic rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, or vasculitis, we often focus on the person living with the condition. But behind many patients is a circle of people who help carry the load.

As we head into the summer months, many people are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. If you have lupus, however, sunshine may be more than just a source of warmth and fun—it can also be a trigger for disease activity.

One of the more interesting aspects of rheumatology is that diseases do not always read the textbook before showing up in clinic.

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.

Thumb pain is incredibly common, and depending on where the pain is located, the cause can actually be very different.

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.

Early recognition can prevent irreversible complications - especially irreversible blindness.