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 about diagnosing conditions, prescribing treatments, and managing disease. What I didn’t fully appreciate at the time was...
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 unsettling experience often raises the question: Is this Raynaud’s phenomenon, or something more serious? Raynaud’s phenomenon is...
Joint pain is often blamed on arthritis or inflammation, but in many cases, the real issue is joint instability. Understanding the difference is critical because instability requires a very different treatment approach. When Pain Persists After an Injury If you slip,...
Platelet-rich plasma, commonly known as PRP, is a regenerative treatment designed to support the body’s natural healing process. At Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine, PRP is used as a non-surgical option to treat arthritis and tendinitis by addressing the...
Autoimmune diseases often raise emotional and practical questions about family risk. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s, or another autoimmune condition, you might wonder: will my children get it? Am I to blame? Let’s break it down in a calm, clear...
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 may experience burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, imbalance, or autonomic symptoms like dizziness or heart palpitations....
