Category: Rheumatology
7 things you need to know if your child has been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis found in children. It occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s tissues, causing inflammation in joints and possibly other areas of the body. While doctors can often diagnose [...]
Exercise Is Beneficial for Those with Arthritis
By Dr. Debbie Lim, Rheumatologist Most people realize that physical activity is good for you. The benefits of exercise are limitless, and endless studies have proven that people who exercise feel better about themselves, are healthier and happier, and live [...]
What Exactly is Rheumatic Disease?
By Dr. Paul Utrie, Rheumatologist Over seven million Americans. That’s how many people are affected by rheumatic diseases in the United States. Over seven million, including nearly 300,000 children!* According to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), rheumatic diseases cause [...]
A Day in the Life of Infusions
Editor’s note: This post is from a presentation Mira put together for her class at school and is her own words. It is published with written permission (posted on October 30, 2018). Mira is a junior ambassador for the Arthritis [...]
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 [...]
