Nov 6, 2026 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
Many women notice new aches during perimenopause and menopause. Knees feel stiff, shoulders hurt, and tendons that never caused trouble suddenly flare up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. Hormone changes during this stage of life can affect your...
Nov 6, 2026 | Blog, Wrist
https://youtube.com/shorts/sML3E_p7FO0 Many people with osteoarthritis are told their joint is simply “worn out.” That idea can feel discouraging. It suggests nothing can be done except waiting for surgery. The reality is more hopeful. An arthritic joint is not dead...
Nov 6, 2026 | Arthritis, Blog, Chicago Arthritis, News, Newsletter, Recent Press, Regenerative, regenerative medicine, Rheumatoid arthritis
Living with joint pain, stiffness, or chronic inflammation can affect everything from your sleep to your work to the activities you love. The good news is that today’s arthritis care goes far beyond pain pills and surgery. At Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative...
Nov 6, 2026 | Arthritis, Blog, Chicago Arthritis, Lupus
You open your patient portal and see it: ANA – Positive. For many people, that one word brings instant worry. Does it mean lupus? Rheumatoid arthritis? A lifelong autoimmune disease? The short answer: not necessarily. A positive ANA test is a clue, not a diagnosis....