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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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Some patients come in complaining of persistent #k Some patients come in complaining of persistent #kneepain after an injury or heavy lifting, squatting. Athletes 🏃‍♀️ in sports like football, tennis 🎾 , skiing ⛷ , and basketball 🏀 are at higher risk for this type of injury.In older people, degeneration of cartilage can result in a tear. Some individuals may complain of hearing a "popping noise".The knee has a piece of cartilage which cushions and protects the area between the shins and the menisci. If you twist or rotate your knee while weight bearing, a #tornmeniscus can result. Torn #meniscus symptoms may include: -#Jointpain with rotation -Joint stiffness -Joint swelling -Decreased #knee extension -Knee locking -Knee "collapsing or giving way" with walking or activity Treatment can include conservative measures like REST,ICE, and antiinflammatory #medication and surgery in severe cases. Meniscal injury may result in #osteoarthritis or degenerative #arthritis later on. #drmaggiecadet * * * * COMMENT: Have you ever had a meniscal injury?
"The only way that we can live is if we grow. The "The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way that we can grow is if we change. The only way that we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we can become exposed is if we throw ourselves into the open Do it. Throw yourself." -C JoyBell This morning my daughter and I watched #JeffBezos and his crew, including his brother and a former #astronaut 👩‍🚀 , travel on Blue Origin's rocket 🚀"New Shepherd" into space". Watching this adventure and life dream for 11 minutes was inspiring. Yes there is cynicism and controversy surrounding the money 💰 spent to accomplish this goal BUT it was his #dream and he made it happen. Life is about #growing and #evolving. It's about changing, making detours,adapting when we are faced with #failures and #obstacles. It is about creating #newgoals, chasing dreams and going on adventures which you may think are impossible at first. One of the toughest parts about life is standing still and getting stuck. Allow yourself to have the courage to throw yourself in your experiences and grow through life. With love, Dr. Maggie #drmaggiecadet
#Medical Rounds Monday 👩🏽‍⚕️ Last yea #Medical Rounds Monday 👩🏽‍⚕️ Last year right before the pandemic lockdown began in NYC, I had been experiencing breast pain for a few weeks and a nodule was felt in my breast. It didn’t feel like my normal breast tissue. I can remember feeling so anxious about going for a mammogram and ultrasound because of dense breasts. A biopsy was needed because of an abnormality seen on imaging. I was so fortunate to find out that it was cyst caused by a medication that I was on. Due to the pandemic upheaval, I like so many other women have delayed screening because of work and taking care of others. As I was writing about self care, I was reminded not to neglect my health and mandatory breast screening. 🎀 Breast cysts are benign fluid filled sacs inside the breast. There can be microcysts or macrocysts that can be palpated. There can be simple, complex and complicated cysts. 🎀 Breast cysts are NOT known to increase risk of breast cancer, but it is IMPORTANT to have ANY breast changes evaluated by your doctor. 🎀 Mammograms are needed for diagnostic evaluation as well as a breast ultrasound that can distinguish a solid nodule or fluid filled nodule. 🎀A fine needle aspiration and biopsy is done to see if the breast lump resolves/disappears. 🎀A non-bloody and straw colored, clear fluid with resolution of cyst is reassuring. 🎀If it doesn’t disappear, a tissue sample may be collected, and further evaluation is pursued. 🎀Often simple cysts will eventually resolved after the needle aspiration and no treatment is required. 👩🏽‍⚕️Women.. Just remember to fit your mammograms and breast cancer screening in this year and every year!
“Good friends are like stars… You don’t alwa “Good friends are like stars… You don’t always see them but you know they are always there.”- Unknown As busy moms and professionals, we are always running around to school, extracurricular activities and work events, and time may go by without us physically meeting up but we make time to always support and uplift each other. - Treasure your friends both near and far. Your friends become extended family and your support network during the peaks and valleys of life. I can’t wait to spend more time with you @kristinmcgee this weekend! Check out our stories to see what we are up to! I’m sure I’ll be experiencing some #onepeloton yoga meditation, running and cycling sessions! ☺️🧘🏽‍♀️🚴🏾‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ Happy Friday to all! #drmaggiecadet COMMENT: Who are you spending your weekend with? #momlife#singlemom#nycmom #nyclife#hamptons#hamptonslife #rheumatologist#arthritis#arthritisdoc #funfriday#fridayvibes#fridaymood #summertime#summerfun#onepeloton #friendship#friends#yoga #yogi #peloton #cycling #exercise#summervibes
Many of my #arthritis patients tell me that they c Many of my #arthritis patients tell me that they can’t exercise and I get it. When you’re in pain and have whole body stiffness, who wants to move and feel sore? But.. it’s been proven that exercise can improve #jointpain. Some types of #autoimmunediseases like #Lupus, #rheumatoid and #psoriaticarthritis do have higher risk for #heartdisease, so moving your body is important. That is why the plank is a great way to start strengthening so many parts of your body including arms, chest, abs, shoulders, legs and neck. This #isometricexcercise ( isolating different #muscle groups) can be done anywhere even poolside 🏊🏼‍♀️ or right by your bed 🛌 You can also modify the position and length of plank time based on your needs. 🔹It improves flexibility 🔹Tightens your core 🔹Improves balance and posture especially for individuals with osteoporosis 🔹 May improve #backpain To give yourself a challenge, try: ▪️ Raising one knee to the opposite elbow from resting plank position (hands on ground) ▪️Do a side plank raising one leg ▪️Lifting one leg and extending same arm! Try doing a little plank and poolside activity this summer ☀️ . Who is with me? #drmaggiecadet
One of the most common consults I get is for hand/ One of the most common consults I get is for hand/wrist pain and hand numbness. 🤚🏽Carpal tunnel is a condition where the median nerve in the hand is compressed. The median nerve runs through a tunnel which is encapsulated by the bones and ligaments on the palm side of your hand. When the wrist is overextended repeatedly, carpal tunnel can worsen. 🤚🏽Often repetitive hand motions like typing on a keyboard, piano playing or using hand tools can be the cause of this condition. Symptoms include: ▪️Numbness or tingling in particular fingers in the hand including 2nd through 4th fingers and sometimes the thumb. ▪️Individuals may complain of an “electric shock” ▪️Difficulty with gripping resulting in weakness ▪️Wrist swelling 🤚🏽Conditions causing carpal tunnel: -Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases -Diabetes -Pregnancy -Thyroid Disorder -Wrist fractures -High Blood pressure Other factors like smoking and obesity can also increase risk! 👩🏽‍⚕️Get evaluated if you have these symptoms. A physician will perform an exam with specific maneuvers in the hand and perform a shoulder and neck exam to look for other reasons causing nerve compression. A neurologist or PMR specialist can do a nerve conduction study. 👩🏽‍⚕️Always check B12, folate and thyroid function tests as part of the workup for numbness. 👩🏽‍⚕️Treatment options include: -Limiting the repetitive motions -Wrist splints -Anti-inflammatory medications (Naproxen) -Steroid injections -Surgery for severe median nerve damage to decompress the nerve -Physical therapy -Stretching and avoiding over extension -Treat underlying medical condition CTS can be debilitating and cause some problems with quality of life. Seek help when symptoms present early!! COMMENT: Do you think CTS occurs more in men or women? #drmaggiecadet

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