Every family seems to have a family member(s) who’s known for their special dish. My grandmother is known for her ham. My aunt Lucie is known for putting maple syrup in almost everything, “tout est meilleur…
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In this week’s edition of RheumDoctor, Dr. Farrell will teach how to inject Actemra and Kevzara in the comfort of your home. Both of these medications work by blocking interleukin-6, a cytokine involved in inflammation. Kevzara,…
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Introduction What does it mean to have a positive rheumatoid factor (RF)? Does this mean that you have rheumatoid arthritis, are you at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, is your prognosis worse, or is it completely…
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Overcoming Inflammation When to see a rheumatologistHow to prepare for your rheumatology consultation
Rheumatologists treat well over 100 different types of diseases. These diseases are complex and affect many organ systems. Diagnosing a rheumatic disease is like solving a complex puzzle. Every first consultation includes a detailed history, a…
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In an earlier post I presented a guide to living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). That’s all good if you have RA, but what if your rheumatologist diagnosed you with psoriatic arthritis? What’s psoriatic arthritis and how…
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Have you received your annual flu vaccine? Flu season is just getting started. People who suffer from autoimmune diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjogren’s syndrome, often have a weakened immune system, either from the disease…