Rheumatic Disease Blog Written by Dr. Jain
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Sjogren’s Syndrome - Dry Mouth Treatment
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune condition that can decrease the amount of saliva and tears one makes because of inflammation of the salivary glands
Osteoporosis & Exercise: Spring Into Summer Safely
“Can you exercise with osteoporosis?”
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Magnolia Rheumatology from patients living with osteoporosis.
What Does A Rheumatologist Do At The First Visit?
Before your first rheumatology visit, it is a good idea to educate yourself about what a rheumatologist does, what you can expect, and what questions you should keep in mind so that you can make the most of your first appointment.
Gout Risk Factors & Treatment
Gout is a form of crystalline-arthritis which can cause swelling and pain in the joints. The most common locations for gout initially include the foot (especially the base of the big toe) and ankle.
Vasculitis Overview & Treatment
The term vasculitis refers to inflammation of the blood vessel that may result in loss of integrity of the blood vessel walls and blockages of blood flow from the thickened vessel walls to other organs.
Spondyloarthropathy Explained
The Spondyloarthropathies are systemic inflammatory diseases that may affect the joints and other organ systems. Conditions include: psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease related arthritis and reactive arthritis.
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus) is an autoimmune disease that may affect any organ system including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs and nervous system.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms & Treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease mainly affecting the small joints in the hands/wrists and feet, but can also affect other joints as well except for the lumbo-sacral spine and the DIPs (joints closest to the nails in the hands).
The Effect of the Mediterranean Diet and Fish Oil Supplements on Rheumatoid Arthritis — What is the Evidence?
I get a lot of questions about the role of diet and certain supplement use in autoimmune disease. Here is an evidence based approach to diet, specifically the role of consuming a Mediterranean Diet (MD) and fish oil in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), which is an autoimmune disease affecting the joints.