Familial Mediterranean Fever
Familial Mediterranean Fever Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) is a non-infectious genetic disorder manifested by episodic fevers typically accompanied by pain in the abdomen, joints, or chest. FMF is caused by…
Lupus
Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that causes systemic inflammation which affects multiple organs. SLE often starts in females during their fertility age, although it can sometimes…
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain. It affects 2-4% of people, usually women. People who have other rheumatic diseases are at higher risk of having fibromyalgia.…
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Deer ticks and Western blacklegged ticks can bite humans and pass on the infection. Lyme disease is…
Giant Cell Arteritis
Giant Cell Arteritis Giant cell arteritis causes inflammation of certain arteries, especially those near the temples. The most common symptoms of giant cell arteritis are head pain and tenderness — often…
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis (GIO) is a condition in which people who take medicines called glucocorticoids develop osteoporosis, which means weakening of the bones. Treatment with glucocorticoids for inflammatory arthritis or…
The Significance of Herbal Medicine
Introduction: Herbal medicine, also known as phytotherapy or botanical medicine, is a healing system that relies on the use of plant-based remedies to prevent, treat, and manage various health conditions.…
How to Find the Perfect Man (or Woman)
THIS MORNING, OVER coffee, a good friend spilled her guts about all her failed attempts to find the perfect man. Although her story is about her unique, personal experiences, we…
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener’s)
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's) Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis, is a rare blood vessel disease. It’s a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, specifically…
How to Move Forward Once You Have Achieved a Big Goal
What do you do once you accomplish your major objective and come to the top? This can turn into a major issue on the off chance that it seems to…
HCV & Rheumatic Disease
HCV & Rheumatic Disease Chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the leading cause of liver failure and the need for liver transplant. The main way HCV spreads today is…
Gout
Gout Gout is a form of arthritis caused by too much uric acid build-up in your body. Gout often causes sudden pain and swelling in one joint, often the big…
Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) Henoch Schönlein Purpura (HSP) is a type of vasculitis, which means inflammation of the blood vessels. The exact cause of HSP is unknown and there is…
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)
Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) is an umbrella term for non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. Other names you might hear are: juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic musculoskeletal pain…
HIV & Rheumatic Disease
HIV & Rheumatic Disease People with HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) often have problems in their joints, muscles, and bones. People may notice these problems before they know…