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...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 19, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis
For many, the spring season means longer days, comfortable temperatures, and vacation plans. However, for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), thoughts of spring bring something else – the dread of chronic pain. Symptoms of RA unpredictably flare up during...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 12, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Massage, Services
When you think of massage, you might envision a dimly lit room in a luxurious spa with relaxing music and calming scented candles. Although massage therapy used to be relegated to this much narrower niche of spas, vacation resorts, and health clubs, it is now widely...
