Jul 15, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A clinical scenario often encountered at the Chicago Arthritis involves patients presenting with joint pain and swelling, mentioning a COVID infection three to four months prior. Recently, a young woman described finger and toe stiffness and wondered if her previous...
Jul 5, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A common scenario in Chicago Arthritis’ clinic involves patients experiencing pain for a few months. These patients often have normal lab results and are told they don’t have rheumatoid arthritis. But is this accurate? Let’s explore this. Antibody and...
Jun 20, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
A patient recently asked whether caffeine is bad for their rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Here’s a detailed look at this common concern. Caffeine and RA Progression To begin with, is caffeine bad for the actual progression or prognosis of rheumatoid arthritis? There...
Jun 4, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
Is there a gold standard test for rheumatoid arthritis? The answer is no, there isn’t. But let’s discuss the details. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition where the immune system causes inflammation in the joints. Diagnosing RA is a...
May 3, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
Dr. Siddharth Tambar, a specialist in rheumatology and regenerative medicine, sheds light on a common predicament faced by many patients: long wait times to see a rheumatologist. The Issue at Hand Patients often find themselves in a frustrating situation where their...
Apr 16, 2024 | Blog, Rheumatoid arthritis
Avoiding medication for rheumatoid arthritis is a question many patients ponder. Dr. Siddharth Tambar, a specialist in rheumatology and regenerative medicine, sheds light on this topic. Critical Diagnosis: Ensuring Accuracy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Firstly, ensuring an...
