Introduction: In this blog, we're going to talk about a topic that's frequently brought up – the relationship between rheumatology and...

Introduction: I recently had an excellent and very informative conversation with Dr Durowade, who is a board-certified...

In this blog. We dove into the world of gout, and particularly how to prevent a flare or “gout attack”. What Is Gout? Gout is a painful...

Introduction: In this blog, we'll delve into the significance of swiftly attaining disease remission, particularly for conditions like...

Introduction: In this blog we will explore the management of lupus, shedding light on both lifestyle strategies and medications that can...

It is my pleasure to delve into the importance of achieving disease remission as quickly as possible, especially in rheumatologic...

What Side Effects can Methotrexate lead to and how to prevent them: Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Methotrexate may cause nausea, abdominal...

Introduction: In this blog post, we explore the world of vasculitis, focusing specifically on granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA),...

Introduction In this article, we will dive into the topic of hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil or HCQ) and its significance in the field of...

I'd like to talk about psoriatic arthritis and the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. This question comes...

This is a guest post by rheumatologist Dr. Brittany Panico who practices in Phoenix, Az and has a special interest in gout. If you are in...

I recently had to do some scans as part of my routine checkups of being a former breast cancer patient. This is routine scan to make...

Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including hardening and tightening of the skin, joint...

One of the most common consult of a rheumatologist is the evaluation of a patient with a positive ANA. A lot of my colleagues complain...

One of my favorite things about rheumatology is the role of Medical detective we have. In many of other specialties, conditions are...

In my rheumatology practice, many patients ask me if I recommend a specific diet. The response is tailored to each individual, as each...

Have I told you how optimistic I am for patients with rheumatologic conditions? Well, I truly am! But I wasn’t this way for every...

The truth is, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is such a common diagnosis that often physicians may consider any swollen and painful joints due...

Many people with autoimmune illnesses know how it feels to be told that their symptoms are “all in their head.” This is unfortunately a...

A little story from medical school. Chronic back pain is such a common issue that we tend to think all back pain is the same. In fact, I...