Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Strange Danger
There are two types of arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the type that concerns us here. That’s because people with RA have a significant risk of...
View ArticleRheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Not Just a Joint Disease
Contributor: Qingping Yao, MD, PhD Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an ongoing inflammatory autoimmune disease that primarily affects the small joints. In patients with an autoimmune disorder, the immune...
View ArticleThe Weather and Arthritis: Does Rain Increase Pain?
Do your joints ache when rain is in the forecast? People whose arthritis seems to flare before or after it rains wonder if damp weather is making their arthritis worse. Rheumatologists say they get...
View ArticleResearch Finds Exercise is Good for Arthritis (Video)
It was thought for many years that if you had arthritis, you should not exercise because it would damage your joints. Now, however, research has shown that exercise is an essential tool in managing...
View ArticleFirst Rheumatology Appointment?
By: Howard Smith, MD In my many years as a rheumatologist, I’ve seen patients with a variety of symptoms, including aches and pains. Arthritis may be a symptom of a number of different connective...
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5 Ways Rheumatoid Arthritis is Different
By: Scott Burg, DO Rheumatoid arthritis is an aggressive, destructive disease. It attacks your joints and tissues like they are foreign bodies. It comes with pain, stiffness and other symptoms that...
View Article6 Ways to Exercise With Arthritis
By: Scott Burg, DO If you have arthritis, the benefits of exercise are abundant. The endorphins released by a good workout can reduce your pain. The weight you lose over time can ease stress on your...
View Article‘Arthritis-Friendly’ Car Buying Guide
By: Frederick Frost, MD Two doors or four doors? Four-cylinder or eight? When shopping for a car, we’re used to answering these questions. But we may not think to ask, “Is this car...
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Getting Aggressive Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
By: Scott Burg, DO Fifteen years ago, doctors treated rheumatoid arthritis conservatively. We might start with anti-inflammatories and work our way up to disease-modifying drugs such as methotrexate....
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4 Times to See a Doctor for Arthritis Pain
By: Scott Burg, DO If you live with arthritis pain, you’re probably familiar with at-home fixes such as ice and heat packs, stretching routines, pain relievers and simply putting your feet up and...
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Don’t Let Arthritis Stop You From Enjoying Sex
By: Scott Burg, DO “Doc, I’m having trouble at home.” I get this comment frequently from patients with arthritis. When I dig deeper, they often reveal that arthritis is affecting their sex lives. There...
View ArticleSurprising Links Between Your Joint Pain and Heart Disease
Multiple studies say that your risk for heart disease increases if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Inflammation is getting the blame because it accelerates atherosclerosis (scarring and clogging of...
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Got Arthritis? You Can Clean and Garden With Less Pain
By: Scott Burg, DO For many people, satisfaction is a squeaky-clean kitchen, a dust-free living room or a garden in full bloom. But the work it takes to get there can be a pain for people with...
View ArticleHow to Ease Your Arthritis Pain With Simple Food Swaps
Contributor: Christine Spiroch, PhD, PA-C Many people don’t realize that simple modifications in their diet may help ease painful joints. Arthritis is a problem of chronic inflammation, so choose foods...
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8 Ways You Can Travel Like an Expert With Arthritis
By: Scott Burg, DO Your bags are packed. Your flights are booked. Your itinerary is full of sights to see. But are you prepared to deal with your arthritis away from home? Nobody wants to feel limited,...
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Busting 5 Myths About Your Diet and Arthritis
By: Scott Burg, DO When you experience the chronic pain of arthritis, you want answers. You’ll take any advice you can get to find relief from flare-ups. I understand that, of course. But...
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If You Have Arthritis, Don’t Hibernate This Winter
By: Scott Burg, DO It’s winter. If you live in a cold climate, the air outside may be frigid enough to make you want to spend the next couple of months hiding under a blanket. But if you have...
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Exercise With Arthritis
By: Scott Burg, DO If you want to live a better life with arthritis, the benefits of exercise are clear. Healthy movement can help you decrease stiffness, release your body’s natural pain-blocking...
View ArticleAvoid 8 Common Triggers to Make Your Life With MS Easier
If you have multiple sclerosis, you can do things to help limit unpredictable flare-ups of pain, dizziness, numbness and imbalance. In particular, people with relapsing-remitting MS, can take steps to...
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What New Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Means for You
For the 1.5 million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis, recent research is worth watching. Answers about the genetics of this autoimmune disease have been hard to come by. But by studying...
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