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Just because you might have an older family member who has osteoarthritis, that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to resign yourself to the same fate. There are a lot of things you can do to either delay the onset of the disease or prevent it entirely. Receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis can be devastating. You may feel that you will be doomed to a life of constant misery. But while pain is, unfortunately, a part of having RA, there are many ways you can manage your discomfort while living a full, active life.
The professionals with Rheumatology Care of North Houston are ready to put their experience to work in helping you deal with RA. We will be committed to helping you find relief of your symptoms, and will devise a treatment plan to meet your exact needs. This is the most important recommendation we can give you. It will be important that you take all of your medications as directed. Whether you are taking prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs or a mixture of both, you will need to commit to taking them as often as your doctor says. We work to make life easier for our patients. Managing the pain and disruptive symptoms of these conditions is difficult enough, so our aim is to provide a one-stop care environment to reduce visits to hospitals and other facilities for treatment procedures. Insurance plans that do not cover infusion therapy in a hospital setting may cover them in a doctor’s office, so this can make treatment far less expensive for patients in long-term care. An internist who pursues further training in the diagnosis and treatment of what are commonly and collectively referred to as rheumatic diseases, a rheumatologist provides care for patients suffering from a wide range of conditions.
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Gout Diet: 7 Foods to Eat, 7 Foods to Avoid
1315 ViewsWhy do certain foods cause painful gout symptoms? Our bodies produce uric acid as it digests some types of foods and excess uric acid can accumulate in our joints as crystals. Healthy individuals can usually filter out much of the extra uric acid; however, for those who have underlying health conditions or elderly adults whose … Continue reading “Gout Diet: 7 Foods to Eat, 7 Foods to Avoid”
Read MoreWhat is a Rheumatoid Factor Test? Do You Need One?
408 ViewsA rheumatoid factor test is often ordered by a primary care physician before a patient is referred for specialist care or your rheumatologist may order the test to help pinpoint a diagnosis. The results, whether negative or positive, can provide useful information when trying to find the source of your symptoms. Rheumatoid Factors What are … Continue reading “What is a Rheumatoid Factor Test? Do You Need One?”
Read MoreSleeping with Back Pain
393 ViewsIf you are suffering from chronic back pain, there are chances to affect every aspect of your life. Sleep issues are very common, as most people feel discomfort and have a poor quality of sleep. Studies show that about sixty percent of people worldwide have reported having a regular disturbance while asleep. Lack of sleep … Continue reading “Sleeping with Back Pain”
Read MoreHow Can You Improve Your Lifestyle If You Are Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis
520 ViewsYour everyday life can become very challenging if you have rheumatoid arthritis. As seen in most cases, the patient cannot have a proper sleep as the pain starts early in the morning. Although there is no complete cure for rheumatoid arthritis, you can be taking a medicine course, and optimizing your lifestyle can ease your … Continue reading “How Can You Improve Your Lifestyle If You Are Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis”
Read MoreIs That Kidney Pain Vs. Back Pain?
929 ViewsYou can easily be confused when experiencing pain in the lower back area of your body. You might not be able to conclude if it’s kidney pain or back pain. How Do You Where The Pain Is? Location Of Pain: If it’s back pain, you will feel the pain in the back’s lower back area. … Continue reading “Is That Kidney Pain Vs. Back Pain?”
Read MoreWhat Is Tendonitis of the Foot and Ankle?
494 ViewsTendonitis is another name for the most common cause of foot or ankle pain. It is when the bone is anchored to the muscles of the foot or ankle by tendons. These tendons are strong, cord-like structures. Tendonitis is an inflammation surrounding a tendon. The pain can get severe and will go away only with … Continue reading “What Is Tendonitis of the Foot and Ankle?”
Read MoreWhat Is Extensor Tendonitis And What Should You Know About It?
638 ViewsExtensor tendons are in two parts of your body, your hands and your feet. The fingers, thumb, and wrists in your hand can move with the help of the extensor tendons in your hands. The extensor tendons in your feet connect your legs’ front muscles to the toes and are spread across your feet to … Continue reading “What Is Extensor Tendonitis And What Should You Know About It?”
Read MoreCan Constipation Cause Back Pain?
1150 ViewsPain in your lumbar area could be because of many reasons, and constipation can be one of the reasons. This article talks more about this topic will give you an idea if you need to see your doctor. Facts About Constipation Constipation is a chronic illness where the patient suffers from irregular bowel movements. These … Continue reading “Can Constipation Cause Back Pain?”
Read MoreVitamin D Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis
564 ViewsStudies show that increasing your vitamin D intake can help you with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. How it helps is, vitamin D helps the body absorb more calcium, which in turn strengthens your bones. Less amounts of vitamin D can result in brittle bones known as osteomalacia in adults and rickets in children. If you … Continue reading “Vitamin D Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis”
Read MoreWhat is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?
749 ViewsSeronegative rheumatoid arthritis is when a patient’s blood is missing a particular type of antibodies, and the patient is diagnosed with a kind of rheumatoid arthritis. What is Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis? Patients with a positive result for rheumatoid factor (RF) and/or anti-citrullinated peptides (CPP) antibodies are called seropositive. Being seropositive means that the patient is … Continue reading “What is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?”
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