In 2017-2018, superstar Lady gaga opened up to the world about her struggle with rescheduling her concert tour dates due to widespread debilitating chronic pain and her Fibromyalgia diagnosis. She has continued to be courageous and raise awareness and connect with individuals living with this condition. Sometimes it is difficult to believe that this energetic Read More…
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS REVEALED A couple of years ago, a professional female in her late thirties walked into my office describing several months of joint pain in both of her wrists, hands, knees and feet. She reported feeling “achy and stiff”. In addition to joint pain and swelling, she also noted stiffness that lasted into the Read More…
MY ACHING BONES! I can still remember the day I experienced my first real injury; I was about twelve years old. It was another ordinary early morning at the ice rink. I was running late for practice for an upcoming show and quickly got on the ice and started gliding. It usually took me twenty Read More…
I can remember the first time I heard the word “systemic lupus erythematosus” (SLE or lupus). In one of my first blogs, I briefly shared the story about meeting a girl during my time at medical school. She had complained of several months of joint pain and swelling, extreme fatigue, and mild hair loss. She Read More…
WHAT IS RHEUMATOLOGY? For those who are not familiar with my specialty, a rheumatologist is an internist. Rheumatologistare are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of joints, muscles, and bones. Arthritis is a chronic disease that is characterized by acute and chronic inflammation. It can result in joint destruction, impaired mobility, and sometimes permanent disability. Autoimmune diseases, Read More…
Everyone knows how much I love the Color Purple! Purple is the color that represents Dignity Pride Independence Peace Creativity Power Ambition May 10 is World Lupus Day!! Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks various organs like the skin, kidneys, brain, lungs, heart and joints resulting in inflammation. Please join me in Read More…