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What Causes Spondyloarthritis?
Spondyloarthritis isn’t just one type of arthritis. Instead, it refers to a group of inflammatory diseases that mainly affect the spine and pelvis. However, it can also impact limbs and the end of bones where the tendons and ligaments attach. This blog post will...
What Does Vasculitis Look Like?
Vasculitis is not a specific disease; rather, the term refers to a group of rare diseases that cause inflammation of blood vessels, including arteries and veins. Inflammation of blood vessels can eventually lead to a thickening of the blood vessel walls, which reduces...
What are the Signs of Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic and complex autoimmune disease that can affect almost any part of the body, causing widespread inflammation and sometimes tissue and organ damage. While the signs of lupus vary, the most affected areas include joints, skin, the brain, lungs,...
What is the Treatment for Myositis?
Myositis, which can be directly translated to “muscle inflammation”, encompasses any condition that causes inflammation to muscles. It is caused by white blood cells, whose normal role is to act as a protector in your body’s immune system. In this case, though,...
What Are The Signs Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that can develop after the age of 50, which causes muscle pains and stiffness. Thankfully, treatment options are available, and we’re here to break down your options along with more information about the signs of...
Living a Better Life with 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...
Which Foods Make Polymyalgia Rheumatica Worse?
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...
What Triggers 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...
What Are the Warning Signs of 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...
Understanding Lupus: What it is, How it Works, and How to Spot it
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...
