Arthritis Center Ask The Expert
Our Ask The Expert section is a place that is dedicated to helping you find answers to the most commonly answered questions regarding many of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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- Acne causing joint inflammation?
There is a well described association of arthritis with severe skin inflammation and acne. There is a spectrum of these conditions, but we generally consider this to be in the family ...... - Remicade without Methotrexate?
In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Remicade (infliximab) is given along with Methotrexate. In other conditions such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, methotrexate may not be used as much. There ...... - Groin Pain after Total Knee Replacement?
Pain in the groin often originates from the hip joint itself but may also come from other processes including nerve compression, and some internal problems. It is possible that due to ...... - Advantages of Total Knee Replacement?
This is a question that only you can answer. You need to look at your current quality of life, and determine the risks and benefits of total knee replacement now verses ...... - RA Treatment for Diabetics
Most treatment for RA is safe for diabetics. Your biggest enemy, however, will be corticosteroids like prednisone. They can raise blood sugar and raise blood pressure. Long term use can ...... - Synvisc or Euflexxa?
These are just two of several agents used in OA called viscosupplements which contain hyaluronic acid. The medications you mention are inected directly into the knee joint once a week for ...... - Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules?
We know that sometimes the diagnosis of a rheumatic disease is difficult. Symptoms may come and go and blood work can change. Given your description, it is advisable to stay in ...... - Vaccines while Taking Prednisone and Plaquenil
Yes. Both vaccines are safe with your current medications. The flu shot and pneumonia vaccine are also safe.... - When RA Medications Stop Working
We have seen great advances in treatments for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis) in the last 10 - 15 years. There have been several new medications approved in ...... - Fatigue and Rheumatoid Arthritis
One of the characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis is fatigue. Many people describe the symptoms, just as you have in your question. Fatigue is thought to be caused by constant inflammation that ......
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