by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Oct 17, 2024 | Scleroderma
What Is Scleroderma and What Are the Treatment Options? Unless you are living with scleroderma or know someone who has it, you have likely never heard of this rare disease. There are only 300,000 cases in the United States. Scleroderma is generally classified as an...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Oct 3, 2024 | Sjögren’s Syndrome
What is Sjögren’s Syndrome and What are Effective Treatments? Sjögren’s syndrome is a disorder of the immune system that primarily affects the body’s moisture-producing glands. In simpler terms, the immune system inadvertently attacks glands responsible for...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Sep 19, 2024 | Lupus
How to Manage Symptoms of Lupus: A Guide for Patients Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, and more. Managing lupus can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can control your...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Sep 5, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Some scientific studies have shown that as many as 76 percent of people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have low levels of vitamin D. Given the important role that vitamin D plays in regulating the immune system, as well as its anti-inflammatory...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Aug 22, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
If you’re one of the over 18 million people who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), any change in the weather is all that is needed to experience a painful flare-up. The weather in Houston and its surrounding area is usually comfortable, which allows you to manage your...
