by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 21, 2023 | Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting millions worldwide. As PsA progresses, it becomes very debilitating, causing pain, swelling, and joint stiffness that can make even simple day-to-day tasks a real struggle. Treating PsA early is...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 19, 2023 | Psoriatic Arthritis
If you’ve been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, you might have noticed that you often feel worse in the winter or on rainy days. You’re not imagining things. Weather changes do seem to affect psoriatic arthritis flare-ups for many of the approximately 1.5 million...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 8, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Now that you’ve made your first appointment to see a rheumatologist, you’re probably a little nervous and don’t know exactly what to expect. The good news is, you’ve taken the first step toward diagnosis and treatment that can drastically improve your quality of...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 17, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Myositis
Generally, the term “myositis” describes inflammation of the muscles. Exercise, injuries, infections, diseases, etc. can cause this temporary inflammation and soreness in your muscles. However, “myositis” is also often used to refer to a group of rare autoimmune...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 3, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study
RA Study: Now Enrolling If you’ve experienced rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you already know just how painful and frustrating it can be. From joint pain that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning, to weakness and stiffness whenever you try to bend over or open a...
