Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Methotrexate.
How to Inject Methotrexate
Patient Education
Tips to Prepare for a Hurricane for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease Patients
Dr. Clifton Bingham from the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center shares a few tips on how to prepare for a hurricane or natural disaster if you have arthritis or an autoimmune disease.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Overview
Ankylosing spondylitis is part of a larger family of arthritis called spondyloarthritis. Spondylo means vertebra, or the bones of the back. And arthritis, of course means joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammation type arthritis. In this video, Dr. Cohen shares an overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Living with Gout – Lifestyle Recommendations
This video discusses the risk factors for gout. We identify triggers for gout attacks and what can be done to self-manage gout.
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.
How to Inject with the Kevzara Autoinjector
The KEVZARA® single use pre-filled pen is injected by simply pressing the pen down against your skin at a 90-degree angle. Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, walks you through how to inject your medication with this new device.
Polymyositis – Overview
Polymyositis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the muscles. It’s also commonly paired with other rheumatic diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains the basics of polymyositis.
Yoga for Arthritis : Reduce Stress through Focused Relaxation
This short relaxation practice can be done at bedtime to help you prepare for sleep, or anytime for relaxation and stress management. It can be done seated in a chair against a wall or lying down. You might want a second chair to place your feet on, and maybe something soft to support your head and neck. Try to do this in a quiet place at a time when you know you won’t be disturbed.
Navigating Winter Weather: 5 Tips for Arthritis Patients
Cold weather can be difficult for those living with a rheumatic disease. Flares, falls, and pain may happen. Here are 5 tips to help you avoid these challenging symptoms: 1. […]
How to Inject Enbrel
Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Enbrel.
Biologic Medication Infusion Therapy: What to Expect at Your Infusion Visit
Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheum, Director of Nursing and Patient Education at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center walks through what to expect during your first infusion.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Signs and Symptoms
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing axial arthritis, frequently resulting in inflammatory low back pain early in the disease course, with eventual severe impairment of spinal mobility due to structural changes ultimately leading to spinal fusion.