by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jun 8, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Now that you’ve made your first appointment to see a rheumatologist, you’re probably a little nervous and don’t know exactly what to expect. The good news is, you’ve taken the first step toward diagnosis and treatment that can drastically improve your quality of...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | May 3, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study
RA Study: Now Enrolling If you’ve experienced rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you already know just how painful and frustrating it can be. From joint pain that makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning, to weakness and stiffness whenever you try to bend over or open a...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Apr 19, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis
For many, the spring season means longer days, comfortable temperatures, and vacation plans. However, for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), thoughts of spring bring something else – the dread of chronic pain. Symptoms of RA unpredictably flare up during...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 23, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Gout, Lupus, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Generally speaking, inflammation is your body’s signal that there is a problem – injury, invading virus, foreign bacteria, exposure to harmful chemicals or allergens, etc. If you have an autoimmune illness, however, inflammation can come from your immune...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Feb 15, 2023 | Chronic Condition, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatologist
Are you experiencing pain and discomfort in your joints, muscles, bones, or tendons? You may be suffering from a condition where your body’s immune system is causing inflammation. While disorders like these can range from mild to severe, it is always best to get...
by Advanced Rheumatology of Houston | Jan 24, 2023 | Rheumatoid Arthritis
NEPTUNUS-2 Sjögren’s Syndrome Study Sjögren’s Syndrome (pronounced show-grins) is a slowly progressing autoimmune disorder in which abnormal proteins in the blood cause the immune system to attack the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands in the eyes and...
