Chicago Arthritis Blog
Simple Goals, Profound Results: Rethinking Success in Chronic Disease Care
In medicine, measuring success is not always straightforward—especially when it comes to chronic conditions. For acute issues like infections or...
The Unexpected Lessons I’ve Learned From My Patients
One of the unexpected lessons of being a physician is how much you learn from your patients. Early in my career, I understood that medicine was...
Cold, White, Purple Fingers: Understanding Raynaud’s and What to Do About It
Have you ever noticed your fingers turning white, blue, or purple in the cold—and then red and painful once they warm up? This common but...
How Do You Know If Your Joint Pain Is From Instability and What Can You Do About It?
Joint pain is often blamed on arthritis or inflammation, but in many cases, the real issue is joint instability. Understanding the difference is...
What Is PRP and How Does It Help Your Arthritis and Tendinitis?
Platelet-rich plasma, commonly known as PRP, is a regenerative treatment designed to support the body’s natural healing process. At Chicago...
Are Autoimmune Diseases Hereditary? Genetics, Family Risk, and What You Can Actually Do About It
Autoimmune diseases often raise emotional and practical questions about family risk. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s, or...
Sjogren’s Syndrome and the Nervous System: How to Diagnose and Treat Neurologic Complications Naturally and Effectively
Sjögren’s syndrome is commonly known for causing dry eyes and dry mouth, but it can also affect the nervous system. When this happens, patients...
Health Insurance Choices Are Terrible — Here’s How to Protect Yourself Anyway
Open enrollment season is here, and for many people, health insurance options feel more expensive, confusing, and frustrating than ever. Choosing...
CAR T-Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Conditions: What Early Research Shows
CAR T-cell therapy is generating a lot of excitement in the autoimmune community — and for good reason. Originally developed as a targeted...
How to Treat Joint Pain in Sjögren’s Syndrome: Non-Surgical & Regenerative Options
Joint pain is one of the most common—and often most disabling—symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome. While most people associate Sjögren’s with dry eyes...
What to Do When Rheumatologists Have Different Opinions
It can be confusing when you see two rheumatologists and walk away with two completely different opinions—one saying you don’t have an...
Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriatic Arthritis
What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of risk factors that raise the chance of developing diabetes and...