by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Aug 4, 2022 | Giant Cell Arteritis
Until the day you received your diagnosis, you likely had never heard of Giant Cell Arteritis. It is not featured in any TV ads, and it does not receive a lot of press. Because of the lack of coverage, you may have difficulty finding information on what you can expect...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jul 15, 2022 | Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Polymyalgia rheumatica can be a very painful chronic condition. Since doctors are not sure what the main cause of it is, treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica mainly focuses on symptom management. This includes taking a corticosteroid to manage pain and inflammation...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jul 8, 2022 | Myositis
Myositis is an umbrella term that refers to any condition that causes pain and inflammation in the muscles within the body. There are several different triggers of myositis, though generally, symptoms include weakness, swelling, and pain in the muscles. If the...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 29, 2022 | Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is often called a “Silent Disease.” This is because those suffering from this condition often do not exhibit any noticeable symptoms until the disease is in its late stages. Those who are most at risk include postmenopausal women and all people over 70...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 22, 2022 | Lupus
Lupus; or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes an individual’s immune system to attack their body’s own healthy tissues. Damage from these attacks results in widespread inflammation that can appear across virtually every part of the...
