I have been working with fibromyalgia for the past fifteen years, leading a one-time group session called “Positive Coping Strategies for Fibromyalgia.” For many of

Fibromyalgia is a diffuse musculoskeletal pain disorder with unknown cause. Several factors contribute to its development, including genetic predisposition in combination with physical and emotional

A biologic drug is a drug used to treat diseases, such as rheumatic disease, in which there is a dysfunctional immune system. It modifies the

The ultimate goal of treating rheumatoid arthritis is achieving remission. The American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism – organizations created by

The infusion center is the part of the clinic where I give patients intravenous (IV) infusions and subcutaneous injections. The IV infusions include: infliximab (Remicade),

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which the immune system does not function in its usual way and destroys joints, including the cartilage and

Methotrexate in rheumatic diseases. Methotrexate is a medicine used to suppress the immune system. When the immune system is not working properly, it can cause

Two frequent diseases that are commonly confused with one another are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease due to multiple factors, including

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