HSS experts are doing research to make sense of rheumatoid arthritis at a cellular level. The hope of cultivating a more targeted approach to treating it. Forming a deeper understanding could also lead to advances in drug development. Rheumatologists Vivian Bykerk, MD, and Susan Goodman, MD, explain what makes this work so exciting. Early Rheumatoid…

Minor side effects of methotrexate hair loss which is temporary and reversible. Methotrexate is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and many other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. In fact, it’s the first line of treatment for most people after they’re diagnosed. Methotrexate Hair Loss & Side Effects Minor side effects might include hair loss which…

Rheumatological diseases and Spondyloarthritis can strike people in the prime of their lives. More than just aches and pain caused by aging, these are complex autoimmune diseases. Some of these diseases can affect major organs including the joints, brain, and nerve, heart and blood vessels, Lung, kidneys, and skin, causing serious complications that can be life-threatening….

Today we looked at Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology, the clinical manifestations, the hand involvement, the potential causes as well as articular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology The clinical presentation of rheumatoid arthritis is symmetrical. The patient has pain, swelling as well as nodules around the area. Hand involvement is early in the disease and affects…

Do you want to know reasons to see a rheumatologist? Today we look at some of the most basic questions regarding rheumatic disease and it’s symptoms. Reasons to See a Rheumatologist Do you have pain in your joints, muscles or bones? Is this pain severe? Does it last for more than three or four days?…

Below are the top rheumatoid arthritis diet food items to avoid. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disorder which affects joints. The joint effect is usually symmetrical. The body’s immune system attacks the tissues. It can also attack internal organs. it can cause bone erosion and joint deformity. Well, the saddest part is that there is…

There is a Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis story almost every day. You probably would have heard many Rheumatoid Arthritis success stories. This one is the story of a mother who loved to play volleyball with her daughter. Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Stories At first, Virginia Wimmer blamed her painful joints on too much volleyball. For a couple…

Do you know rheumatoid arthritis causes and it’s risk factors? People usually don’t know what are the reasons behind it. Today we have asked Dr. Vijay Rao who is a Consultant in the Rheumatology Department of Medical hospital, Bangalow.  Rheumatoid arthritis is genetically mediated. Hence, the gene defect causes this. Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes and Risk…

Today we are going to talk about Rheumatoid Arthritis Congestive Heart Failure, coronary artery disease with respect to Rheumatoid Arthritis. If you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, then you should know these facts about heart disease.  However, heart disease can have an effect on your Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis Congestive Heart Failure So, how does rheumatoid arthritis affect the heart and lungs? or why…

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis or JRA affects about 50,000 kids in the United States. Usually, you can see symptoms from anywhere from six months to 16 years. Some of those initial symptoms you’re going to see are either going to be really subtle or they’re going to be pretty obvious. What is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? Juvenile Rheumatoid…