Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

To put it nicely, dealing with the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis flare up can be tough. RA is an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the joints. The result is painful swelling that can eventually lead to bone erosion and joint deformity. Smaller joints are affected at first, like the ones in your …

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Autoimmune Disease Spotlight: Rheumatoid Arthritis & Lupus

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus are in the top ten of the most common autoimmune diseases, but how are they different from each other? Read on to find out. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus Defined Both RA and lupus are autoimmune disease meaning that the body’s immune system attacks itself. A normal immune system attacks foreign …

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Clinical Trials for Plaque Psoriasis

At Stamford Therapeutics, we believe in using clinical trials to improve tomorrow, so today, we want to talk about how the clinical trials we are conducting for plaque psoriasis help with adding treatment options to the existing market. Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of psoriasis, and about 80-90% of people who have psoriasis …

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Common Lupus Triggers

Lupus Triggers If you have been diagnosed with Lupus, you understand that even the diagnosis process of this disease is complicated. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of your body such as your skin, joints, and organs. Lupus is more difficult to diagnose due to the symptoms mimicking so many …

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Finding Relief from GERD Symptoms: Tips and Tricks

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD is a chronic, but very common disorder that affects 1 in 5 adult men and women in the U.S. Chronic heartburn is one of the classic symptoms, but it is not the only one. GERD is caused is when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows stomach contents back into the …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis? Here are some tips for getting ready!

Does your morning routine with Rheumatoid Arthritis have you frustrated? If you are a part of the 1.5 millions of Americans that have Rheumatoid Arthritis, getting ready in the morning can be a literal pain. Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA is an auto immune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its joints. That in …

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What you should know about Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

We are covering some big topics this May. With those big topics, come some BIG names. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh) is this month’s topic. PMR is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness in mainly the shoulders, but can cause aches in your neck, hips, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms as well. Quick …

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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Signs your back pain is actually AS

Ankylosing Spondylitis. Yowzers! That is a mouthful. This often-painful condition is no laughing matter for the approximate 2.7 million people affected by AS. If you suspect that your back pain may be Ankylosing Spondylitis, keep reading for a symptoms list, and helpful suggestions in taking the next step on the road to a possible diagnosis.  …

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A is for Arthritis

May is Arthritis Awareness Month so we’re bringing attention to the leading cause of disability amongst adults in the United States by serving up the ABC’s of arthritis.   What is it? Arthritis, in all of its forms, causes pain in the joints and body. Pain can also come from parts of your joint other …

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Problematic Arthritis Is Never-ending

Problematic Arthritis Is Never-ending Joint Pain – one of the leading complaints in patients with arthritis, and although it’s not the only symptom, it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. Without a cure, un-treated arthritis is in a category of never-ending pain and discomfort for nearly 40 million people in the United States. LIFE WITH ARTHRITIS Think …

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