Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs in people with psoriasis, an autoimmune condition affecting the skin. It causes swelling, stiffness and pain in the joints as well as nail changes and overall…
Does the Weather Affect Your Joint Pain? We’ve all felt the pain of osteoarthritis before – that aching knee pain that flares up right before a big storm. Or those creaky hips that seem to get…
Introduction to Skyrizi Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) is an injectable prescription medication used to treat certain chronic inflammatory conditions, including moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, active psoriatic arthritis, and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in adults (FDA Label). Skyrizi…
A new medication, ianalumab, may bring relief to those with Sjögren's syndrome, targeting the underlying autoimmune process. A phase 2b trial showed significant improvements in disease activity and dry mouth symptoms. While tear flow did not…
What is Enbrel? Enbrel is a prescription biologic medication used to treat certain autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. It comes as an autoinjector called Enbrel Sureclick,…
Living with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing inflammation in the body. While medication plays a crucial role in treatment, diet can also have a…