Rheumatoid Arthritis

Early RA or Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory progressive disease. Early detection is key as RA can lead to joint destruction and disability. Clinical and laboratory evidence can help determine prognosis. What is Early RA? The initial presenting features of early RA do not substantially differ from other inflammatory arthritis….

Arthritis is a generalized term common to describe joint disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, resulting in chronic inflammation. Many often ask, "What is the difference between Arthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis?" We will help answer this question….

Imagine knowing if a treatment will work for you before you start taking it. Approximately 1 in 3 people who have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) who are prescribed a biologic (anti-TNF) therapy such as Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Cimizia, Inflectra, Simponi or Simponi Aria will sufficiently respond to treatment. There is no…

Rheumatoid Arthritis affects nearly 2.5 million Americans and can lead to significant joint damage, disability, co-morbidity, and even premature death. Research has conclusively shown that delays in diagnosis or therapy can lead to hazardous outcomes. Early, aggressive therapy with the goal of inducing remission has a favorable effect on outcomes….

Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis often notice changes in their symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, many have fewer symptoms when they pregnant. However, some may experience a flare during pregnancy. Therefore, we will discuss what you need to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis and pregnancy. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy How Does RA…

Arthritis is an umbrella term to describe inflammation of the joints. However, there are different types of arthritis, including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Osteoarthritis (OA). While RA and OA both affect your joints, they are extremely different forms of the same broader condition. RA is an autoimmune condition, while OA…

Adding your foods to your balanced diet may help ease the symptoms of your Arthritis. Therefore, we will answer the question, "What to eat to help your joints?" What to Eat to Help Your Joints Fish Some types of fish are good sources of inflammation-fighting omega-3 fatty acids. In addition,…

Many have probably heard that people with various forms of arthritis have long been said to be able to predict the weather. "Do the seasonal changes affect Rheumatoid Arthritis?" is a common question our patients who suffer from this autoimmune disease ask. Therefore, we will discuss Rheumatoid Arthritis and the…

Despite the fickleness of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, there are many ways to determine if you have it. Our early arthritis clinic and arthritis & osteoporosis center consists of healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, as well as the development of individual treatment plans. We will discuss…

There are many famous artists in history who had Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), most notably Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Alexej von Jawlensky. Both represent a great example of successfully coping with RA in former times when treatment was extremely limited. In addition, these artists took advantage of creative disease management. We will…