Chicago Arthritis Blog
Rheumatoid Arthritis Is More Than Just Your Joints
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Gbc5E9GSRw0 Rheumatoid Arthritis Is a Whole-Body Disease Many people hear the term "rheumatoid arthritis" and assume it is simply a condition that affects the joints. While joint inflammation is one of the most recognizable symptoms,...
Psoriatic Arthritis, Inflammation, and Heart Disease: The Hidden Connection
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7649806803248696607 Can Psoriatic Arthritis Cause a Fast Heart Rate? Understanding Tachycardia in Psoriatic Arthritis A common question among patients with psoriatic arthritis is whether their condition can cause tachycardia,...
Can You Get Pregnant with Rheumatoid Arthritis? What Every Woman Should Know
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7655095779941469471 A recent live stream brought a question that many women quietly worry about after a new diagnosis: Can I still get pregnant if I have rheumatoid arthritis? The short answer is yes. Women with rheumatoid...
Does Everyone With Rheumatoid Arthritis Get Systemic Inflammation?
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7654817987010088222 Does Everyone With Rheumatoid Arthritis Get Systemic Inflammation? If you've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you may have heard the term "systemic inflammation" and wondered what it really...
Avoid Instability If You Have Hypermobility
Hypermobility and Instability: Why the Right Treatment Choice Protects Your Joints Living with hypermobility can feel like a double-edged sword....
Why One Negative Test Can’t Rule Out Rheumatoid Arthritis
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7654452638431399198?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7614858473927050774 If you've been struggling with joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, you may have wondered how doctors actually confirm whether you have...
Can Gold Rings Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A photo has been circulating that's hard to forget. It shows the hands of a person with rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the fingers are clearly...
Why Your Hip Bursitis Won’t Heal After Cortisone Injections
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7649415048393215262 Hip Bursitis Not Getting Better? It May Not Actually Be Bursitis Many patients are told they have hip or pelvic bursitis after developing pain around the hip. They may receive cortisone injections, take...
What Is Enteropathic Inflammatory Arthritis?
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7649148729546624286 It’s a common and frustrating scenario: a person experiences persistent joint pain and stiffness—perhaps in the hands, knees, or shoulders—and undergoes testing for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When the...
The Real Goal of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7642713778294983949 The Goal Is Not More Treatment — The Goal Is the Right Treatment When treating rheumatoid arthritis, the goal is not simply to reduce pain a little bit. Effective rheumatoid arthritis care requires a...
First-Line Treatment for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7642174084603776270 Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Early Treatment Matters If your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is moderate to severe, delaying treatment can increase the risk of long-term joint damage and loss of function. According...
Why Your Joints Hurt When It Rains
https://www.tiktok.com/@chiarthritis/video/7640104175254228238 If you’ve ever noticed your joints feeling more painful or stiff when the weather changes, you’re not imagining it. Many patients with arthritis, tendonitis, prior injuries, or chronic inflammation...