by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Mar 13, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues or organs in your body and causes widespread inflammation. Inflammation from lupus can affect many different parts of the body, including joints, skin, organs, etc. In addition,...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 23, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Generally speaking, inflammation is your body’s signal that there is a problem – injury, invading virus, foreign bacteria, exposure to harmful chemicals or allergens, etc. If you have an autoimmune illness, however, inflammation can come from your immune...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 15, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Are you experiencing pain and discomfort in your joints, muscles, bones, or tendons? You may be suffering from a condition where your body’s immune system is causing inflammation. While disorders like these can range from mild to severe, it is always best to get...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jan 24, 2023 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
NEPTUNUS-2 Sjögren’s Syndrome Study Sjögren’s Syndrome (pronounced show-grins) is a slowly progressing autoimmune disorder in which abnormal proteins in the blood cause the immune system to attack the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands in the eyes and...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jan 18, 2023 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Winter weather can be enjoyable, but for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the cold weather may signal inflammation and flare-ups. If you find that your RA symptoms tend to worsen with changes in the weather, you’re not alone. We all probably know at least...
