Articles tagged with "Pain"

Rheuminations: Ankylosing Spondylitis Sometimes Defies Detection

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | May 1, 2014

How method of diagnosing, treating this inflammatory back disease characterized by stiffness and the presence of HLA-B27 gene has evolved

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Takayasu’s Arteritis

Ashwini Komarla, MD; Michael George, MD; Antoine Sreih, MD; & Chris Derk, MD, MS | May 1, 2014

How this rare form of large-vessel vasculitis affects different portions, branches of aorta and ways to diagnose, treat and manage the disease

Rheumatologists Make Progress Defining Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis

Atul Deodhar, MD | May 1, 2014

New research clarifies terminology used for diagnosis, but questions remain around epidemiology, genetics and management of patients with axial skeletal inflammation

Tips for Treating Pain, Depression in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Offered at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Observational pain scales, diagnostic tools, pharmacologic interventions, and support from psychologists, caregivers recommended

Growing up with Juvenile Arthritis

Christina Iversen | April 2, 2014

A pediatric patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis shares her perspective on living with the disease, importance of pediatric rheumatology care

What Role Does Fascia Play in Rheumatic Diseases?

Helene M. Langevin, MD | March 1, 2014

Recent research explores possible connections between abnormalities in fasciae and painful musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as scleroderma

Nonsurgical Treatments Can Relieve Pain, Improve Hand Function in Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis

Norman P. Gustafson, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Bruce M. Jacobs, BS, OTR/L, and Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L | March 1, 2014

OA can affect hand anatomy and kinematics, but splinting, exercise techniques, and physical agent modalities can help

How to Manage Pain in Patients with Renal Insufficiency or End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis

Ruchika Harisingani, MD, Maha Saad, PharmD, CGP, BCPS, Manouchkathe Cassagnol, PharmD, CGP, BCPS | October 1, 2013

Narcotic and non-narcotic pain regimens can be used

Exercise Can Help Patients With Rheumatic Disease Live Well

Staff | October 1, 2013

Physical activity can decrease pain, reduce symptoms, aid flexibility, and improve mental outlook

Small Fiber Function May Be Linked to Fibromyalgia

Kurt Ullman | June 13, 2013

Researchers show, for the first time, that small fiber function and morphology is impaired in patients with fibromyalgia. (posted June 18, 2013)