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Psoriatic Arthritis – Signs and Symptoms

Psoriatic Arthritis - Signs and Symptoms

Early symptoms with psoriatic arthritis are important. People will complain of pain and swelling in their joints – hands, feet, wrists, etc. They may have a small patch of psoriasis or have psoriasis covering many areas of the body.

In this video, Dr. Orbai with the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center discusses the signs and symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

Sjögren’s Syndrome : Signs and Symptoms

Sjögren’s Syndrome : Signs and Symptoms

The two most distinguishing symptoms of Sjögren’s Syndrome are dry eyes and mouth. Besides being painful, having dry eyes makes it harder to perform everyday tasks, like working on a computer, and many patients have blurred vision. Dry mouth makes it very difficult to eat and causes burning of the throat. However, these are not the only symptoms. Patients with Sjögren’s often experience joint pain and stiffness, fatigue, and are more likely to develop lymphoma. In this video, Dr. Alan Baer, the Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjögren’s Syndrome Center, discusses the symptoms of Sjögren’s Syndrome.

Antisynthetase Syndrome Diagnosis

Antisynthetase Syndrome Diagnosis

Because patients present with Antisynthetase Syndrome very differently, a diagnosis is often hard to make. The antibodies that a patient makes is necessary to know to diagnose and treat Antisynthetase properly, so a lot of testing is involved. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Mecoli, a physician in the Johns Hopkins Division of Rheumatology, discusses the way a patient is diagnosed with Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Polymyositis – Signs & Symptoms

Polymyositis – Signs & Symptoms

The first signs that usually appear in polymyositis patients are weakness in the shoulders and hips, and an inability to lift their arms over their head. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, discusses the symptoms of Polymyositis.

Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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, […]

Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosing Lyme Disease

In this third video of our series on Lyme Disease, Dr. John Aucott discusses how Lyme Disease is diagnosed today and the work being done at the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center to find better ways to identify this disease.

Diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Orbai discusses diagnosing Psoriatic Arthritis

Diagnosing psoriatic arthritis can be complex. However everyone affected one or more of joint, tendon or spine inflammation. Most of the time patients have, or have had, psoriasis of the skin or nail.

Sjögren’s Syndrome – Lifestyle Options

Sjögren’s Syndrome – Lifestyle Options

Patients living with Sjögren’s Syndrome can lead a normal, healthy life if they take care of themselves. Eating well, getting plenty of rest, and exercising is essential to maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle. In this video, Dr. Alan Baer, the Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjögren’s Syndrome Center, discusses ways to reduce the symptoms of Sjögren’s.

Antisynthetase – Treatment

Antisynthetase – Treatment

Treatment for Antisynthetase Syndrome depends on the symptoms the patient has, but always helps to calm down an overactive nervous system. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Mecoli, a physician in the Johns Hopkins Division of Rheumatology, discusses the treatment options for patients with Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Polymyoisitis – Diagnosis

Polymyoisitis – Diagnosis

Diagnosing polymyositis is a step by step process. The physician will start by doing a physical exam to assess their strength, followed by blood tests, an EMG, and a muscle biopsy. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, discusses how polymyositis is diagnosed.

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 […]

Gout: Basics, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Gout: Basics, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that can be very painful to the joints. Dr. Myma Albayda walks us through what gout is caused by and how you can take preventative measures to limit attacks.

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