Arthritis and You: A Joint Journey

If you have arthritis, can you still exercise? How much is too much? Can I damage my joints? What is the right thing to do? Join Sarah and Arthur today as they talk all about exercise and arthritis, and how Motion is Lotion! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠AskRheum.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presen...

Getting a better night's sleep is an important part of managing fibromyalgia. But, how do you do that? Join Arthur and Sarah today in this special episode where they review the top 10 tips for better sleep! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ AskRheum.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information...

Rituximab is a biologic used to treat rheumatic conditions by blocking how B cells work. Listen to Arthur and Sarah to learn exactly what that means and much more about this important medication. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own heal...

If joints have collagen in them, taking collagen must help make arthritis better, right? Maybe? In this episode, Sarah and Arthur discuss collagen, and its potential benefits and risks when it comes to treating arthritis. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purpos...

Does Apple Cider Vinegar make arthritis feel better? Is it safe? Learn more with Sarah and Arthur in today's episode. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check with your healthcare team to ensure you receive the...

IL-17 inhibitors are a relatively new type of biologic that can help treat psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Learn more about these important medications (Cosentyx, Taltz) with Sarah and Arthur in this episode. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information pur...

Sulfasalazine has been used to treat a variety of forms of arthritis for a long time, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Today, Sarah and Arthur review how it works, how well it works and side effects to watch for. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for info...

Another episode where Sarah and Arthur review a natural health product for arthritis. This time, we discuss Avocado and Soybean. Does it work? Any side effects? Let's learn more together. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health n...

Turmeric is a natural product that many folks try to help with their arthritis pain. Does it work? Are there any risks? Learn more in this episode with Sarah and Arthur. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check wit...

Today, we discuss a variety of local musculoskeletal conditions. While they only impact one part of the body, they still can really hurt. We learn what they are and what we can do to help make them feel better. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. Fo...

Leflunomide has been available to treatment arthritis for approximately 25 years. How does it work, how well does it work and what are its side effects. Learn more with Sarah and Arthur in today's episode. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For...

New immunotherapy treatments for cancer have revolutionized cancer management. However, these treatments are also causing rheumatic conditions as a side effect. In today's episode, Arthur and Sarah discuss immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI), the risk of causing arthritis, the risk to those with arthritis, and how we can best balance treating both serious conditions. -----Follow us here and els...

Calcium and Vitamin D have important roles to help bone strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Learn more on today's episode with Arthur and Sarah. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check with your heal...

Natural health products are commonly used to try to make arthritis feel better. In this episode, we review the potential benefits and risks of Boswellia. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check with your healthcar...

Advanced therapies continue to grow in rheumatology. Today, Arthur and Sarah discuss JAK Kinase inhibitors (like upadacitinib, baricitinib, tofacitinib), a relatively new treatment for inflammatory arthritis over the last 10 years. Learn how they work, which conditions, and any safety concerns. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠...

Welcome to Season 3! Sarah and Arthur discuss hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) today. It's a mild but important treatment option for inflammatory arthritis and lupus. Learn how it works, when it's used, and how safe it is. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purpose...

In our last episode of Seasons 2, Sarah and Arthur do a deep dive into these two commonly considered natural health products to help arthritis. The question is: Do They Help? -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check wi...

The biologic era for treating inflammatory arthritis - rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritic, etc - has been transformative. The first biologics - TNF antagonists - still work well and are an important part of treatment. Today, Sarah and Arthur share everything related to TNF blockers. ---- Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- Th...

There are things that we may be able to control to reduce the chance of getting rheumatoid arthritis. Today, Arthur and Sarah talk about a bunch of risk factors that can impact the chance of you getting rheumatoid arthritis. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purpose...

Natural Health Supplements are commonly used, especially for arthritis. Today, Arthur and Sarah talk about omega-3 specifically, and how it may actually help! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check with your healthca...

Sjogren's is a connective tissue disease which is most known for causing dry eyes and mouth, but is so much more. Learn more today as Arthur and Sarah due a deep dive on all things Sjogren's! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs...

Methotrexate is the gold standard for treating inflammatory arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortunately, like all medications, it can have some side effects. There can be ways to reduce the chance of them happening, or making them go away. Learn more on today's podcast with Sarah and Arthur as they talk all thing methotrexate! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.co...

A test named Rheumatoid Factor sounds like it should be an important test, right? Well, today Arthur and Sarah share why that may not be the case entirely. Everything about RF and more in today's podcast! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own...

Arthur and Sarah provide an overview of osteoarthritis today, as well as a brief tour of the AlbertaRheumatology.com website. -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is presented for information purposes only. For your own health needs, always check with your healthcare team to ensure you receive the...

While our goal for rheumatoid arthritis is put it in remission, flares still can happen. Today, Arthur and Sarah talk about ways to prevent those flares from happening in the first place, and what to do if they do happen. An important episode for sure! -----Follow us here and elsewhere too: ⁠⁠AlbertaRheumatology.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube: Alberta Rheumatology⁠⁠ ----- The information in this podcast is prese...