Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic condition, can become disabling without treatment. In this autoimmune disease, your immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue of affected joints, causing symptoms of pain and stiffness, as well as long-term joint deterioration. RA can’t be cured, but today’s advanced internal medicine offers effective treatment options...
Patients living with chronic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and lupus count on medication management to keep pain and inflammation at bay. Otherwise, uncomfortable and debilitating symptoms of pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation can limit your mobility, plans, and quality of life. If your oral medication isn’t doing enough to...
The joint pain, inflammation, and swelling that appear as symptoms of arthritis can make you feel like exercise is a bad idea. However, you should think again! Research shows multiple health benefits for regular exercise in patients with types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The team of arthritis...
Psoriatic arthritis develops due to a condition in your skin cells but can cause symptoms that are much more of a problem than just unsightly dermatology issues. At Pleasanton Arthritis and Osteoporosis Medical Center, Dr. Iraj Sabahi provides diagnostic and support services to new and existing patients with psoriatic arthritis....
If your eyes always feel gritty and itchy, like you’ve got sand in them, or if you struggle with a cotton-mouth sensation that makes it difficult to swallow, you could have Sjogren's syndrome. This immune system disorder often occurs in patients with other autoimmune conditions, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis....
When you have a chronic degenerative condition like arthritis or osteoporosis, your tissues and joints suffer from pain and inflammation. Over time, your joints might wear down under your condition, leading to worsening symptoms. However, your body also possesses natural healing capabilities that let you regrow tissue and even bone...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be disabling, leaving you coping with chronic joint pain. This chronic inflammatory disorder most commonly affects the joints, but can also cause damage to your skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and eyes, as well. If you suspect that RA could be the cause of your chronic...
Do you have gout? This inflammatory condition affects your feet and other joints causing swelling, discomfort, redness, and pain. Gout can limit your movement and used to be something of a mystery to medicine. Thankfully, we’ve long since discovered how to effectively treat and resolve your gout problems. At Pleasanton...
The term vasculitis refers to a whole group of diseases that can cause damage to your circulatory system and, potentially, your organs. When you have vasculitis, your blood vessels are threatened by inflammation. Vasculitis can impact your veins, arteries, and capillaries. All of the types of vasculitis are rare, but...
Living with a chronic inflammatory condition like arthritis can put a cramp in your daily plans, as you stop to cope with flare-ups of symptoms like joint pain. When your joints ache, it can be difficult to stay active, and you might find yourself clearing your calendar to spend more...
A strong immune system protects your body from invading diseases. But, if you have an autoimmune condition like lupus, your immune system can turn on your own cells, mistakenly attacking them like outside invaders. More than a million people in the United States are living with lupus today. The symptoms...
Are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms like joint pain and stiffness limiting your ability to get the things done this fall? Over time, your arthritis symptoms can worsen, causing lasting joint damage. Infusion therapy might be able to help ease your pain. Our team of experts at Pleasanton Arthritis and Osteoporosis...
Vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels, is also known as angiitis and arteritis. If you have this condition, the walls of your blood vessels can become thickened, narrowed, or weakened. If your blood flow is seriously restricted, you could experience serious health consequences including organ damage. Vasculitis can be...
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, including pain and stiffness, can damage the quality of your life. While rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can't be cured, you may be able to successfully manage your RA symptoms. With less pain and inflammation, you can be active again, without worrying about the risks of long-term...
If you have the common form of inflammatory arthritis known as gout, you might experience periodic flares of pain in one of your joints, most commonly your big toe. While there's no way to permanently cure your gout, you can take steps to keep your condition from worsening. Unmanaged gout...
Millions of Americans are living with some form of arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arthritis is the leading cause of workplace disability and the lost productivity and income that results when workers are sidelined for weeks or even months. In fact, the associated medical costs...
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is a wear-and-tear disorder that affects your joints. Men and women over the age of 60 are most at risk for osteoarthritis’s classic symptoms — joint pain and stiffness — but young people develop it, too, especially if they’ve been injured in...