Low Country Rheumatology

09/12/2025

💢 Pain Awareness Month: Tips for Arthritis Relief

Living with arthritis pain is challenging — but small changes can make a big difference. Here are top tips readers swear by for easing discomfort and improving daily life:

✨ Apply heat or cold therapy for quick relief
✨ Stay active with gentle exercise (like walking or yoga)
✨ Try topical creams or over-the-counter aids
✨ Prioritize good sleep and stress management
✨ Maintain a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet

Every patient’s journey with arthritis is unique — but these strategies can help you find what works best for your body. 💙

👉 Learn more: https://www.womansworld.com/wellness/pain-management/arthritis-pain-relief-tips-that-readers-say-really-work

09/10/2025

💙 September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month

With over 100 rheumatic diseases — including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, and more — this month is dedicated to raising awareness, advancing education, and promoting early diagnosis.

At our practice, we’re committed to providing expert rheumatology care and supporting patients in every step of their journey. Together, we can make a difference in awareness, advocacy, and patient outcomes.

📖 Read more on our blog: https://www.arshealthcare.com/blog/september-is-rheumatic-disease-awareness-month-advancing-education-early-diagnosis-and-advocacy

09/04/2025

💙 Living with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just about symptoms — it’s about building a healthier relationship with your condition. Everyday Health shares tips: be kind to yourself, educate, advocate, and partner with your care team.

Link to article: https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatic-conditions/how-to-have-a-healthy-relationship-with-your-rheumatoid-arthritis/

09/01/2025

🇺🇸 This Labor Day, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our incredible providers, nurses, and staff — and the trust our patients place in us every day. Thank you for being part of our community. Wishing you a safe and restful holiday!

08/28/2025

🔬 New Research: Gut Health & Psoriatic Arthritis
A recent HealthCentral article explores the link between Crohn’s disease, spondyloarthritis, and gut bacteria — and similar pathways are being studied in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Researchers believe that imbalances in the gut microbiome may help trigger inflammation that affects not just the digestive tract, but also the joints and skin.

💡 What this means:

Gut health could play a key role in PsA development.

Future treatments may target the microbiome to reduce inflammation.

Understanding these connections can lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective therapies.

Awareness of these breakthroughs brings us closer to better outcomes for people living with PsA. 💙

📖 Read more: https://www.healthcentral.com/news/crohns-disease/link-between-crohns-disease-spondyloarthritis-and-gut-bacteria

08/26/2025

😴 Think You’re Just Tired?
Fatigue, brain fog, or persistent aches might feel like “normal” life stress — but sometimes, they can be early signs of autoimmune disease.

Autoimmune conditions can be tricky to spot because symptoms often overlap with everyday issues. But ignoring them can delay diagnosis and treatment, impacting long-term health.

👉 Learn which symptoms you should never ignore in this Woman’s World article:
https://www.womansworld.com/wellness/autoimmune-disease-symptoms-you-should-never-ignore

08/21/2025

🩺 Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Options
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects more than just your joints - it can impact your skin, mobility, and overall quality of life. The good news? There are many effective ways to manage it.

Common treatment options include:
💊 Medications – From NSAIDs to reduce pain and swelling, to DMARDs, biologics, and targeted synthetic DMARDs that help slow disease progression and protect joints.
🧘‍♀️ Lifestyle changes – Staying active with low-impact exercise, eating an anti-inflammatory diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and managing stress.
🩻 Physical & occupational therapy – Restores flexibility, strengthens muscles, and helps protect joint function in daily activities.
🌿 Integrative therapies – Techniques like massage, acupuncture, or mindfulness to support overall well-being.
👨‍⚕️ Regular monitoring – Partnering with your rheumatology team to adjust treatment as needed.

The right plan is personalized—what works best for one person may be different for another.

📖 Read more: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/treatment-plan/disease-management/treatment-options-for-psoriatic-arthritis

08/19/2025

🏃‍♀️ Move Well, Live Well: Exercise Tips for Older Adults
Not all workouts are created equal—especially as we age. The right exercises can help maintain balance, strength, and independence for years to come, while the wrong ones may increase the risk of injury.

This guide from U.S. News shares the best and worst exercises for older adults, helping you make smart choices for your fitness and longevity.

💪 Discover activities that support mobility and protect your joints.
🚫 Learn which moves may do more harm than good.

📖 Read more: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/best-and-worst-exercises-for-older-adults-for-balance-strength-and-longevity

08/16/2025

❤️ Managing Heart Health with Psoriatic Arthritis

If you're living with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), your heart health matters. Chronic inflammation and higher rates of obesity or diabetes can significantly elevate cardiovascular risk. In fact, people with PsA are about 43% more likely to develop heart disease than the general population.

Here are key steps to protect your heart:
✅ Treat PsA effectively – Controlling inflammation with the right therapies may help reduce the risk of arterial plaque buildup.
✅ Stay active – Engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercises supports blood vessel health, lowers weight, and helps reduce cardiovascular risk.
✅ Choose a heart-smart diet – Focus on anti-inflammatory foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, omega-3–rich fish, and healthy fats. Limit processed and fast foods.
✅ Quit smoking – Smoking worsens inflammation, undermines treatment effectiveness, and damages blood vessels.

Take action today: Talk with your rheumatologist to align your PsA treatment with heart health goals. Then, partner with your primary care provider for regular checks—blood pressure, cholesterol, and more—to keep your heart safe.

Let’s empower each other with knowledge and proactive care. Read the full article here:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatic-conditions/how-to-manage-heart-disease-risk-in-psoriatic-arthritis/

08/15/2025

🎥 Living Out Loud With Psoriatic Arthritis
When reality TV star Meg Maley appeared on Big Brother, viewers noticed her skin and started asking questions. That moment inspired Meg to speak up — and share her lifelong journey with psoriatic arthritis.

In this candid conversation, Meg opens up about:
✨ The challenges and victories she’s faced living with PsA
✨ How the disease has shaped her life and outlook
✨ Her best advice for those newly diagnosed

Her story is one of strength, resilience, and hope — and it’s a must-watch for anyone impacted by psoriatic arthritis.

📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/qbftNTOYTeo?si=pTBs_x4-aLFFn6vS

08/14/2025

🔍 Recognizing the Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis

Common symptoms include:
🩹 Skin: Itchy, painful red patches or silvery-white scales — often on the knees, elbows, or scalp (but can appear anywhere).
🦴 Joints/Spine: Pain, swelling, and stiffness in fingers, wrists, ankles, knees, or back. Sometimes a whole finger or toe swells (called dactylitis).
💅 Nails: Pitting, cracking, white spots, or lifting from the nail bed.
👣 Entheses: Pain or swelling where tendons/ligaments meet bone — like the back of the heel or bottom of the foot (enthesitis).
⚡ Fatigue & Flares: Extreme tiredness and occasional low-grade fever. Symptoms may flare for days or months before easing.

📌 PsA symptoms vary from person to person. If you notice any combination of these signs, talk to your healthcare provider — early treatment can help protect your joints and improve quality of life.

08/13/2025

🧴 How Can a Skin Condition Affect Your Joints?
Up to 30% of people with psoriasis — a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and red patches — may develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Unfortunately, many aren’t aware of the connection. This can lead to delays in diagnosis and treatment once joint symptoms begin.

In this video, Penny Greenblatt shares her personal journey, the challenges she faced before getting the right diagnosis, and how treatment changed her life.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/cYZHNMKZ6oY

Penny Greenblatt was diagnosed with psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that primarily affects the skin, when she was 28 years old. In this video, she describ...