Rheumatoid Arthritis – Basics for Patient
What is Rheumatology & arthritis ? Who is a Rheumatologist?
What is Rheumatology? Rheumatology is a field of medicine, which deals with diseases having joint pain, arthritis and other related…
7 ways to decrease methotrexate sickness or nausea in Rheumatoid & Psoriatic arthritis
Methotrexate in Rheumatoid (RA) and Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) Methotrexate is one of the most commonly used drug in arthritis. It…
What to do if you have Ankylosing spondylitis which failed or stopped having response to biologics?
Biologic drugs for Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) Biological drugs have changed the way ankylosing spondylitis can be treated and has improved…
Gout causes, attack and treatment explained – by simple ‘matchstick’ analogy
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is the most common inflammatory arthritis found in the world. The treatment of…
Gout and protein (whey & soy) supplements – What scientific evidence says ?
Being a rheumatologist, I do get queries on whether protein supplements can cause gout. The simple answer is, it doesn’t…
चना दाल बंद ना करें – गाउट ( यूरिक एसिड वात ) या अन्य आर्थराइटिस में – Gout / uric acid vaat mein kya khaaein ?
सभी वात या आर्थराइटिस एक प्रकार के नहीं होते | गठिया/(आर्थराइटिस) रोगों के 20 से भी ज्यादा प्रकार है |…
My RA (rheumatoid) factor is positive. Do I have rheumatoid arthritis ?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a serious and lifelong disease. The information on the internet about rheumatoid arthritis can scare…
How do rheumatologists confirm diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis ?
A diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not just based on blood reports. There are a lot of factors which…
What is the best & natural way to treat Rheumatoid arthritis without side effects of allopathy drugs ?
What do we mean by natural ways to treat Rheumatoid arthritis ? What qualifies as natural therapy ? There is…
Managing Gout without many dietary restrictions – Is it possible ?
I recently met a gout patient in the clinic. He was having poor gout control. He loved beer and was…
Rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis & pregnancy : All queries answered
Rheumatoid (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) frequently involves women in child-bearing age. RA affects 1 in 100-300 people, with women…
Can Ayurveda or homeopathy cure my Ankylosing spondylitis ?
Does Ankylosing spondylitis have a permanent cure in ayurveda or homeopathy ? Ankylosing spondylitis is usually a life-long disease. Unfortunately,…
Which Ayurvedic oil is best for knee / joint pain ?
Many people try to find that one Ayurvedic or allopathy oil or gel which will make all joint pains go…
For physicians/ intensivist / infectious disease specialists: don’t miss macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) this fever season
Disclaimer This article is intended for practicing medical professionals involved in taking decisions / involving pathways to diagnose and treat…
Should I try Ayurveda for curing my rheumatoid arthritis ?
Does Ayurveda work in Rheumatoid arthritis or does it cure it ? Theres is no evidence that ayurveda is as…
Why some gout patients have repeated attacks despite taking treatment ?
A patient in miserable condition with repeated gout attacks – (uncontrolled gout / refractory gout)We get patients everyday in clinics…
Should I take Calcium and Vitamin D for joint / body pains ?
Many people have this conception that by taking calcium their joint and body pain will get better. Calcium supplements are…
आर्थराइटिस / संधिवात / गठिया रोग क्या होता है और रह्युमटोलॉजिस्ट (rheumatologist) डॉक्टर किसे कहते हैं ?
आर्थराइटिस (Arthritis) या संधिवात (sandhivaat) या गठिया रोग (Gathiya rog) क्या होता है ? सिंपल भाषा में कहा जाए तो…
Is it safe to have biologics for Ankylosing spondylitis ?
Biological drugs or biologics in Ankylosing spondylitis are reasonably safe . These biologics have dramatically changed the way we (Rheumatologists)…
I have back pain and positive HLA B27 test – What disease I have ?
What is HLA B27 ? HLA B27 is a gene which is present in many people. All over the world,…
Why do Rheumatologists use steroids to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis ?
Do Rheumatologists (allopathy arthritis and rheumatic disease specialists) use steroids to treat Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ? Yes we do. Rheumatoid…
Does increase in uric acid cause joint pains ?
Through this post we would like to clear misunderstandings about uric acid and its relation to joint pains. In most…
Can children have arthritis ?
Yes, children can have arthritis. What field deals with joint pains and arthritis in children ? what is Pediatric rheumatology…
क्या यूरिक एसिड बढ़ने से जोड़ो में दर्द होता है? – Uric acid & joint pain information in hindi
सबसे पहले तो मैं यह कहना चाहूंगा कि भारतीय लोगों और नॉन स्पेशलिस्ट डॉक्टरों में यूरिक एसिड और गठिया रोगों…
I have started allopathy treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis. What to expect now ?
Rheumatoid arthritisis a painful and complex disease. The patients of RA are already in pain. They also have a lot…
What is undifferentiated arthritis? Why do my joint pains have no diagnosis?
Rheumatologists are experts who deal with diagnosing and treating various kinds or types of arthritis. However, as always in medicine,…
रह्यूमेटॉयड आर्थराइटिस RA और आयुर्वेद: फायदा या नुकसान
क्या मुझे अपने RA को ठीक करने के लिए आयुर्वेद को आजमाना चाहिए? क्या आयुर्वेद RA में असरदार है या…
Why do we take out fluid or inject medicines into joints ?
Q.1. Why do we take out fluid or inject medicines into joints ? Rheumatologists/ doctors give joint injections to either…
I have started allopathy treatment for my rheumatoid arthritis. What to expect now ?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and complex disease. The patients of RA are already in pain. They also have a…