Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Orencia.
How to Inject Orencia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Getting Started on Methotrexate: What You Should Know
Methotrexate is a medication commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and many other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
How to Inject Actemra ACTPen® autoinjector (tocilizumab)
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center Director of Nursing and Patient Education Victoria Ruffing, RN shows the proper way to inject Actemra ACTPen® autoinjector (tocilizumab)
I am Fatigued, Won’t Exercise Make Me More Tired and Fatigued?
Dr. Rebecca Manno explains how exercise boosts energy levels and improves sleep. The best thing to do is to get started on an exercise routine so that fatigue decreases with time.
How to Inject Humira
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Humira.
Raynaud’s Phenomenon : What You Should Know
Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a condition that results in decreased blood flow to your fingers and toes. There are two types of Raynaud’s, primary and secondary. Dr. Zsuzsanna McMahan from the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center dives into what this condition is, things to look out for, how to manage and when you should speak with a doctor.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that not only affects the joints, but the whole immune system. Many patients who have Rheumatoid Arthritis also experience fatigue, dry eyes and […]
I Can’t Be a Runner Because I Have Rheuamtoid Arthritis, Right?
There is nothing that you can’t do because you have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Listen to Dr. Rebecca Manno as she explains how you can still be or start to be a runner even though you have Rheumatoid Arthritis.
How to Inject Methotrexate
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Methotrexate.
Side Effects of Methotrexate
Nurse Victoria Ruffing reviews possible side effects of taking the medication Methotrexate, a drug commonly used for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed?
Sitting down and listening to a patient’s story is the first step in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. While swollen joints are a large indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis, there are many […]
Won’t Lifting Weights Make Me Big, Bulky and Fat?
Dr. Rebecca Manno talks to us about the long-term benefits of gaining muscle and strength.