We often think that arthritis is just a part of getting older and that 1) we don’t need to see the doctor and 2) there’s nothing that can be done. But as a rheumatologist, I couldn’t disagree more! Arthritis may be a part of getting older, but PAIN doesn’t have to be and it definitely deserves a conversation (or two) with your doctor. Learn what you can expect during that visit in the above video.
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Can Joint Injections help your arthritis?
Joint injections come in many different flavors and if you have ever talked to your doctor about your joint pain, they have most likely come up. But do they help? What can you expect from them? And which kind should you get? To learn more keep reading and check out the video above.
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Did you know there are multiple types of arthritis? And you can have more than one type at a time? I KNOW!
It is so easy to gloss over joint pain, thinking it is just a part of getting older. And although it is true many of us will get more aches and pain as we age, not all types of arthritis are created equal. There are some clues that can point to what type of arthritis you have and we go over these in the video. Click the video above to learn all about it and let me know what you think and if you have any questions!
~Dr. Ortiz