Is Chiropractic Care Safe with RA?

Is Chiropractic Care Safe with RA?

@chiarthritis Is chiropractic care appropriate for rheumatoid arthritis? Some services offered by chiropractors may support mobility and pain relief, but high-velocity manipulation—especially of the neck—can pose concerns when RA has caused joint damage or...
Scared of Biologic Medications?

Scared of Biologic Medications?

Scared of Biologic Medications? Are Biologic Medications Safe? What Every Autoimmune Patient in Chicago Should Know If you’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, you’ve...
Swollen Joint? Best Imaging Test Explained

Swollen Joint? Best Imaging Test Explained

@chiarthritis X-rays, MRI, and musculoskeletal ultrasound show different aspects of a swollen joint. Ultrasound is excellent for evaluating inflammatory arthritis, but when it isn’t available—or a more comprehensive view is needed—MRI may be preferred. #Jointpain...
How to Safely Switch RA Treatments Without a Flare-Up

How to Safely Switch RA Treatments Without a Flare-Up

What to Do When Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication Stops Working If your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment isn’t controlling your symptoms like it used to, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. Many patients eventually need to switch...
How to Safely Get Off Prednisone

How to Safely Get Off Prednisone

How to Safely Get Off Prednisone How to Safely Get Off Prednisone: A Chicago Rheumatologist’s Guide to Steroid Tapering If you’ve been managing an autoimmune disease with prednisone for months or even years, you already know how well steroids can work....