Category: Rheumatology
10 Foods for People with Arthritis
By Dr. Michael Avery, Rheumatologist My patients ask me if there’s anything they can do to make their arthritis better. Their faces light up when I say, ‘Yes, in fact there is.’ I am referring to their diet. Certain foods [...]
Medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feeling Better with a Side of….?
By Dr. Paul Tuttle, Pediatric and Adult Rheumatologist Those who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) know the discomfort, pain, and debilitation it can cause. This inflammatory disease affects the joints, and it gets worse over time unless the inflammation is [...]
The Pain of Arthritis – It’s Real. In So Many Different Ways.
Just like the term “shoe” is an all-encompassing description of hundreds of types of footwear ranging from tennis to pumps, flats to sandals, cleats to horse, so is the term “arthritis.” Arthritis is the general term that describes varying diseases [...]
You have Osteoarthritis…What’s Next?
You decided to see an orthopedic doctor about your painful joint, and the physician says you have osteoarthritis. You are probably asking, "Now what do I do?" After being diagnosed with OA, your orthopedic physician will go through several treatment [...]
The Benefits of Yoga
Since September is National Yoga Month, we talked with a couple of local instructors to learn more about the many benefits of yoga. Some of the most commonly talked about benefits are the physical ones, like improved flexibility, increased strength, [...]
How much will my surgery cost?
It's a question we all ask (or at least think) when we are told we need a surgery. Unfortunately, getting an answer isn't always that easy. Here are two reason why it's hard to put a standard price sticker on [...]
