Author Sony Eguabor Published February 18, 2021 Word count 1,090 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and damages the joints and, sometimes, other organs. This is unlike the most common arthritis like osteoarthritis which is a specific disease of the cartilage in joints. RA is a… Read More »
Author Mark Smith Published August 15, 2020 Word count 652 There has been an explosion of new cannabidiol (CBD) products hitting the market, and today more than ever it’s important to be as informed as possible before trying it out for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain relief. Because of marijuana’s somewhat tumultuous history, research on the… Read More »
Overview Resources. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. See Rheumatologist for Arthritis Treatment. These medicines include: tofacitinib are JAK inhibitors can also be taken on their own by adults who cannot take methotrexate. What of these medications were first used to treat other medical conditions — such as malaria, transplant rejection, cancer, psoriasis and inflammatory arthritis… Read More »
Please be aware that, due to the COVID pandemic, many hospitals and health systems are asking patients to delay their elective orthopaedic procedures. Synovial fluid anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody is negative in both serum and synovial fluid of patients with knee OA. Left A partial knee replacement is an option when damage is limited to… Read More »
Book an Appointment. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Our Supporting partners are active champions who provide encouragement and assistance to the arthritis community. Find out more about exercising with arthritis and what types of exercises are beneficial for certain conditions. To obtain a sample of your joint fluid, your doctor will cleanse… Read More »