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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication

While medications that treat RA are a great tool for decreasing inflammation and allergic reactions, some patients may experience side effects. It is important to communicate with your doctor about […]

My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can’t Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?

My Doctor Told Me to Lose Weight but I can't Exercise Because My Knees Hurt, What Can I Do?

Dr. Rebecca Manno defines the importance of nutrition and exercise in RA patients and how you can incorporate them both into your lifestyle.

How to Inject Actemra

How to Inject Actemra

Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Actemra.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Signs & Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Signs & Symptoms

The onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis is very gradual. Often the symptoms are worse in the morning and improve as the day goes on. Because of inflammation, many patents experience restlessness at night and can have flu-like fatigue, fevers, and aches. In this video, Dr. Uzma Haque, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, discusses the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Lifestyle Modifications for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lifestyle Modifications for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Exercise, stress management, and open communication with your rheumatologist can help you live a healthy, normal life with RA. In our final video of this series, Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, talks […]

Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Do I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Finding out what exercise program is best for you is so important. Dr. Rebecca Manno lets us know why you don’t have to lose weight when on an exercise routine since there are so many other benefits you can gain.

Will Exercise Cause Damage to my Joints or Cause an Arthritis Flare?

Will Exercise Cause Damage to my Joints or Cause an Arthritis Flare?

Dr. Rebecca Manno talks about how research has shown that exercise helps joints with arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

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 other symptoms, such as fatigue, anxiety and depression, and stiffness. Doctors are diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis much earlier now, to prevent joint damage and begin treatment as soon as possible. In this video, Dr. Uzma Haque, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, explains the diagnosis process of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Do Several Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week?

For Exercise To Be Effective, Do I Have to Do Several Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week?

Dr. Rebecca Manno busts this misconception by letting us know the benefits of any amount of exercise.

Joint Injections: Step by Step Procedure

Joint Injections: Step by Step Procedure

This video covers the step by step procedure of a joint injection.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

While there’s no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis yet, there are many preventative medications. They range from oral pills to injections that can be done at home or by a doctor, which are working for many people who have been diagnosed. All these different treatment options can help patients achieve their goals and stay healthy and functional. In this video, Dr. Laura Cappelli, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, discusses the different treatment options for Rheumatoid arthritis.

Joint Injections: What You Need To Know

Joint Injections: What You Need To Know

Dr. Myma Albayda, Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Injection Clinic, talks about what a joint injection is, why a patient would benefit from it, what the risks are, as well as what the procedure entails.

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