PMR is a very common condition and usually affects people over the age of 60. It causes aches and pains around the shoulders and hips and is usually symmetrical, ie it affects both sides equally. Treatment is with oral prednisolone, which is a steroid. Dosing of the...
Gout is a condition that I see very commonly. I love it. I love treating it. But I’m glad that I don’t have it…. ;) Most gout is very easy to manage and to treat. In my experience, most people do very well with appropriate medications...
Did you know that: Rheumatoid Arthritis affects more women than men? In fact 3 times more… That it can affect people of any age? 50% of people go into remission with Methotrexate as a single therapy? That it is NOT an inherited disease? Cigarette smoking increases...
A dry mouth can be one of the most frustrating and challenging things to deal with. I see a lot of people who are very challenged with having a dry mouth so here are some simple tips! In Rheumatology dry mouth – also known as 'Xerostomia' –...