by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 30, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Massage, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Although rheumatic diseases like osteoarthritis, gout, polymyalgia rheumatica, and rheumatoid arthritis have a fairly wide variety of symptoms, one troubling symptom is common to all of them: chronic joint pain. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control did a recent...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 16, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist, Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood. Characterized by the immune system attacking moisture-producing glands, particularly in the eyes and mouth, Sjogren’s...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 2, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Our mental and physical health are deeply connected. When our body feels great, our mind tends to follow suit. This is especially true for rheumatology patients, where flare-ups and painful symptoms from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have a serious...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 18, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
We usually associate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. However, the impact of RA extends beyond the joints and significantly affects other vital organs, including the heart. Awareness of the connection between RA and heart health...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 4, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Lupus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Hippocrates is often credited with saying “Let thy food be medicine,” and modern research has shown that nutrition can, in fact, play an important role in managing symptoms of many diseases. When it comes to rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout,...
