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About Dr. Maggie

Dr. Maggie is a board-certified Rheumatologist, making her an expert on all things joint-related. Her education has resulted in a personal passion for treating your body and joints right in everything from food to workouts. In an effort to help others treat themselves better, she shares her knowledge and advice here, on her blog.

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The Basics of Joint Health

Rheumatology 101

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This summer I’ve really been trying to take paus This summer I’ve really been trying to take pauses from all the noise in the world and focus on myself, family, friendships, nature and being still. It’s so difficult to unplug from the fast pace of life. In order to improve our physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health, we need breaks. It is necessary for rejuvenation! Happy Wellness Wednesday! #drmaggiecadet
5 important things to know about #inflammatory #b 5 important things to know about #inflammatory #backpain which can be seen with conditions called #spondyloarthopathies, including ankylosis spondylitis, #psoriaticarthritis, #IBD associated arthritis , non radio graphic axial spondyloarthritis and reactive #arthritis. This type of back pain is different from acute mechanical back pain which can occur after trauma, overuse and injury and may be acute lasting 4-6 weeks and may respond to rest, PT, anti inflammatory medications and steroid injections. 1. May occur in individuals younger than 40 years of age 2. May radiate from the low back into the buttocks and pelvic region/sacroiliac joint. 3. Back pain is worse at middle of night waking one up from sleep and in the early morning. 4. Improves with movement and exercise. 5. #Chronicbackpain lasting more than 3 months and responds well to #NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen. Biologic medications may be needed fir treatment. It is important that your doctor 👩🏽‍⚕️ evaluated for the specific type of back pain. #drmaggiecadet
You gotta get up and TRY, TRY, TRY…- @pink Lif You gotta get up and TRY, TRY, TRY…- @pink Life can be really tough sometimes. There are so many pressures with work tasks, career advancement, finances 💰 , keeping up with school and camp activities, fostering or friendships and relationships, maintaining good physical and #emotionalhealth. Sometimes we don’t get it right the first couple of times we try to succeed… but we all have to keep trying and moving forward. Many of my patients have #chronic #physical #disabilities and want to give up because of the #pain and #fatigue. I understand.. Our joints, muscles, tendons get stiff and weak when they are not being utilized. I just encourage them to try and take a few steps a day or do some #stretching or #meditating 🧘‍♀️ to get into a better head space. Who knows? Over time things might get better. This applies to everything in life. Just keep trying. You’ll get there! Hugs, Dr. Maggie 💜 #drmaggiecadet
I have limited my running in the last several week I have limited my running in the last several weeks due to an #anklesprain I suffered playing #tennis 🎾 I felt my ankle roll while hitting the ball.I suffered a medium to severe #sprain. #Anklesprains are very common and occur when the ligaments/tendons are injured and can tear. There can be a tiny tear present or a complete tear can occur. Severity of sprain can depend on the amount of ligaments are affected and injured and the specific type of ligament that is torn. The ligaments involved in ankle sprain can involve: 1) Deltoid #ligament 2) Posterior talofibular ligament (ATL) 3) Anterior #talofibular ligament (ATFL) 4) #Calcaneofibular ligament (CFL) Most ankle sprains occur when the ligaments turn inward. Recovery time depends on the degree of the sprain. Healing may take 2 weeks (minor sprain) up to 12 weeks! Symptoms: 1) Pain at rest and with weight bearing activity 2) #Swelling 3) #Bruising 4)#Tenderness to touch of area Instability of the ankle can occur as well as #arthritis with repetitive sprains. Consult with your #doctor if pain is severe or if you can't bear weight. Additional tests like #Xrays or other imaging may be needed. Initially try Rest, Ice, Elevation, Compression, rehab exercises, antiinflammatory medications if your healthcare practitioner agrees based on your medical history. #drmaggiecadet
#VitaminD ☀️ is a fat-soluble nutrient plays a #VitaminD ☀️ is a fat-soluble nutrient plays an essential role in #immune function by affecting numerous cells that regulate the #immunesystem response. It specifically enhances the fighting or defense response of certain types of white blood cells which results in decrease #inflammation. Vitamin D additionally helps promote calcium absorption and better bone 🦴 health by decreasing #fracture risk. Other benefits include helping with blood 🩸 vessel relaxation, helping with #muscle 💪 strengthening, and improving mood and cognitive 🧠 function! Vitamin D is usually produced as a byproduct and activated when the skin is exposed to sunlight (ultraviolet UVB light) and it can be found in foods such as sardines, fish 🐟 liver oil, salmon 🍣 , tuna, fortified milk 🥛 or orange 🍊 juice in a dietary supplement. #drmaggiecadet
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