Why the Benefits of Osteoporosis Drugs Outweigh the Risk of Rare Side Effects
Hesitating to take a drug your doctor has prescribed for osteoporosis or osteopenia because you’ve heard about alarming side effects? There’s important information you need to know, which should help...
View ArticleCould My Stiff, Aching Back Be a Sign of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Q: I have chronic lower back pain that’s worse in the morning. Could it be ankylosing spondylitis? A: Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation of the spine, resulting in...
View ArticleWhat Causes High Uric Acid Levels That Can Lead to Gout?
Q: I understand that high levels of uric acid lead to gout. What causes uric acid to be too high? A: There’s a common misunderstanding that gout is caused by overindulging in foods high in purines,...
View ArticleMy Doctor Says I Have a Spinal Condition Called DISH. What Exactly Does That...
Q: I’ve been told I have diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis. What is this, and what can be done for it? A: Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition that mostly affects the...
View ArticleIs Arthritis Hereditary?
When people age gracefully and live a long life, many often credit their lifestyle choices and “good genes.” Similarly, when people fall ill to a serious disease, inherited “bad genes” can be a cause...
View ArticleDid Gum Disease Cause My Arthritis?
Q: I have gum disease, and I was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve heard these may be linked. Did gum disease cause my arthritis? A: The link between the two diseases is not yet...
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Do You Need Vitamin K Supplements for Your Bone Health?
You know your body needs calcium and vitamin D for strong, healthy bones. But do you know your bones also need vitamin K? And should you be taking a vitamin K supplement? Vitamin K has long been known...
View ArticleHow Can I Find Relief From the Dryness in My Eyes + Mouth Caused by Sjögren’s?
Q: I have Sjögren’s syndrome, and I have dryness in my eyes and mouth. Is there anything I can do about this? A: Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases, the body’s...
View ArticleUnderstanding Arthritis: 8 Common Questions Explained
The term arthritis refers to inflammation in the body’s joints, such as the knees, wrists, ankles and hips. But arthritis isn’t just one thing. It’s actually an umbrella term for more than 100...
View ArticleWhat to Do If Your Child Has a Severe Peanut Allergy
Separate school lunch tables. No sharing treats. Living with a peanut allergy can make childhood feel like a downer. But here’s some good news: “Food allergy reactions remain pretty rare. We respect...
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4 Times to See a Doctor for Arthritis Pain
By: Scott Burg, DO If you live with arthritis pain, you’re probably familiar with at-home fixes such as ice and heat packs, stretching routines, pain relievers and simply putting your feet up and...
View ArticleEarly Study: Vaccine May Help Prevent MS
A vaccine developed to prevent tuberculosis may also prevent multiple sclerosis, an Italian study has found. Vaccine affects MS damage Neurologist Daniel Ontaneda, MD, did not take part in the study...
View Article‘Sunshine Vitamin’ Holds Promise for MS Patients
A new study suggests that vitamin D levels for patients in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS) predict the disease’s severity and how quickly it progresses. The findings, recently published...
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Don’t Let Arthritis Stop You From Enjoying Sex
By: Scott Burg, DO “Doc, I’m having trouble at home.” I get this comment frequently from patients with arthritis. When I dig deeper, they often reveal that arthritis is affecting their sex lives. There...
View ArticleYou, MS and the Mind: Overcoming Cognitive Challenges
When people think about multiple sclerosis (MS), they may not associate it with memory loss, difficulty concentrating or struggles with organization. But if you or someone close to you has MS, these...
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Help Fight Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis
For the more than 6 million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s, holding on to a memory is not a choice. Unless we find a cure, or stop the progression, projections indicate that by 2050 there...
View ArticleNew App May Help in Treatment, Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
A new application for your iPad may help doctors to diagnose and treat multiple sclerosis (MS). The app is a test that takes about five minutes. Patients taking the test select numbers paired with...
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10 Ways to Deal With Arthritis in Your Daily Routine
By: Scott Burg, DO Getting dressed, brushing your teeth, eating a meal — you do these things every day. But people with arthritis often struggle with these everyday activities. Often, simple tweaks...
View ArticleLupus and Your Skin: How to Avoid Summer Flare-Ups (Video)
By: Howard Smith, MD We all need to protect our skin from the sun’s damaging rays, and if you have lupus, you know that being prepared for summer is especially important. With warm weather, delicate...
View ArticleLupus, Sun and Vacation: 4 Tips to Prevent Flares (Video)
By: Howard Smith, MD With warmer weather, people often get the itch to travel. For lupus patients, vacationing could also mean sun exposure, which in turn can cause rashes, arthritis flares or even...
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