Myositis What is Myositis? Myo (muscle) Itis (Inflammation) means Myositis is the inflammation of muscles. Myositis is a rare autoimmune disease with variations in manifestation. As with all autoimmune diseases the immune system becomes confused and believes healthy and normal tissues of the body are an enemy, with Myositis

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Are you or a loved one suffering from chronic and unexplained muscle aches and pain throughout the body? A syndrome called fibromyalgia might just be the culprit. It’s the third most common musculoskeletal condition, and while there is not yet a cure, symptoms can be managed. Let’s dive in! 

Many people suffer from arthritis, but not many realize how serious it can be and that it can impact people of all ages. Unrecognized and untreated arthritis and active inflammation can become debilitating, so it’s important to take action. While it is improving, Western society has trained us to

While receiving a medical diagnosis is never easy, for patients dealing with a “mystery illness” and their families, a diagnosis can feel like a huge weight has been lifted. As a rheumatologist, helping patients get to the bottom of their health issues and take action to heal is the

Modern medicine has evolved dramatically in the past century. We’ve overcome and improved outcomes of health crises like polio and the recent pandemic through the development of vaccines, we’ve learned how to fight infections with antibiotics, and uncovered the dangers of smoking and other detrimental lifestyle choices. For decades,

There are several misconceptions when it comes to arthritis with the most common being that it is something only older people suffer with. The truth is, that arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, impacts patients of all ages (even me).    What is rheumatoid arthritis?    Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic

In the health and wellness space, you’ll often hear a lot of buzzwords and the term inflammation is definitely one of them. But, do you actually understand what inflammation is and why it can be detrimental to our health when experienced chronically? As both a medical professional and someone who

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of many chronic autoimmune diseases. Some symptoms of RA include swollen and painful joints. Though there is no clear answer as to why patients develop rheumatoid arthritis, it is believed that it is from the combination of one’s environment and

Are PFAS Harmful To Health? Some of the most pressing health issues of the 21st century lie within the food we eat, the products we use, and, most importantly, the air we breathe. Our environment has become polluted over the years due to synthetic materials that are destroying our health.…