Connected Rheumatology

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Connected Rheumatology

We are a concierge rheumatology practice in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area that takes a truly holistic approach to immune and musculoskeletal health.

Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz is excited to bring her education and experience from Cornell and USC to Texas! Connected Rheumatology is dedicated to helping those with autoimmune or rheumatic conditions make the best health decisions for themselves. Whether via direct patient care, virtual 2nd opinions or online education, Connected Rheumatology aims to change the lives of those living with autoimmunity by putting them back in control of their health.

01/03/2025

So many have never heard of Behcet’s but not knowing about it can lengthen the time it takes to make a diagnosis.

Often first found by gynecologists or ophthalmologists, Behcet’s is a systemic vasculitis - this means it’s an autoimmune disease that leads to blood vessel inflammation.❤️‍🔥

Found more commonly in those with genetic connections to the area of the world known as the Silk Road, Behcet’s can lead to joint pain, eye inflammation or oral and ge***al ulcers.

If this sounds like you and you haven’t gotten any answers - ask your doctor(s) if they need to consider Behcet’s disease!🧐

01/01/2025

RA is not “just arthritis.” Learn more with RA vids & resources in link in bio.

🎯 RA Fact: Rheumatoid Arthritis is more than a joint disease. It’s autoimmune, systemic, and inflammatory, meaning it impacts the whole body.

🫁 RA can affect your lungs, skin, blood vessels, and even increase your risk for heart disease. It’s why early and effective treatment is so important.

📋 Diagnosis isn’t a one-and-done process. Your doctor uses lab tests, a deep dive into your symptoms, and a physical exam to make sure nothing is overlooked.

💊 Treating RA is about more than managing pain. It’s about safeguarding your future health by controlling inflammation before it causes irreversible damage.

There’s a lot to learn about RA—and it can feel overwhelming. But you’re not alone!

🩺 Empower yourself with knowledge today. Your health deserves it.

12/23/2024

❤️ Heartburn can often be overlooked when you are seeing your rheumatologist - we have so many other things to discuss! But we can’t forget about it.

Whether its from your autoimmune disease or from the medications you need to control it - heartburn, or GERD, is a frequent symptom for those that visit a rheumatology office. There are many ways to address it, but the first step is bringing it up!🗣

If you have symptoms of acid reflux, chest pain, shortness of breath or even a cough that won’t go away - make a note to bring it up at your next appointment!✏️

12/16/2024

Gout has famously affected the dignitaries and kings 👑 of the past - but continues to wreak havoc on our joints today.

Not an autoimmune disease but a cause of intense joint inflammation, gout causes severe joint pain, swelling and redness🔥. The inflammation is caused by deposition of too much uric acid crystals within the joint, which means that making lifestyle changes or starting medications focused on lowering uric acid can have a positive impact on gout.

Don’t be like Voltaire and assume there’s nothing you can do! Ask your doctor if your joint pain could be gout and take back control!

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+19723100598

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http://www.connectedrheumatology.com/

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