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...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Aug 8, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Rheumatology, the branch of medicine that deals with arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, and ligaments, is being transformed due to the discovery of biomarkers. These biological markers are indicators found in the blood, other body fluids, or tissues...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jul 25, 2024 | Chronic Condition, Massage, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and eventually joint deformity. While conventional treatments like medication and physical therapy are essential for managing RA, complementary...
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...
