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by Dr. Nazanin Firooz Now that we have effective medications to treat this disease, living with rheumatoid arthritis is not as […]

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that can be seen in people with psoriasis. Psoriasis is

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz How is it diagnosed? Ankylosing spondylitis is diagnosed starting with a thorough history, asking about symptoms and

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz I was fortunate to be amongst the first people to get the COVID-19 vaccine as a healthcare

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz What are the symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis? AS is characterized mainly by inflammatory back pain (described below).

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz What is Spondyloarthritis? Spondyloarthropathies (or Spondyloarthritis) are a family of inflammatory disease that cause arthritis, and are

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz What is it? Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is a relatively common inflammatory condition that causes aching pain and

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz What causes thumb pain? The most common causes of thumb pain are arthritis and tendonitis. De Quervain’s

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz Osteoarthritis Treatment- One problem, many solutions There is no cure for osteoarthritis. Symptoms of arthritis can gradually

by Dr. Nazanin Firooz How is Osteoarthritis Diagnosed? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed with a combination of medical history, physical exam, xrays, labs,