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May 7, 2020
Tips for Staying Connected While Social Distancing from Home
A few weeks ago, the terms "social distancing" and "flattening the curve" meant nothing to most, and now we can't seem to escape those two little phrases little words. Social...
Read More »May 1, 2020
Understanding Lupus Flares
Not everyone with lupus will have the same experience. However, just about everyone who has lupus will have flare-ups or "flares," which is when symptoms are more severe than usual....
Read More »Oct 19, 2017
What Causes Sjogrens Syndrome?
Sjogrens Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in various areas of the body, but most often affects the exocrine glands that produce tears and salvia. Patients with...
Read More »Sep 21, 2017
Live Well: 7 Tips That Will Keep you Gardening
Stress relief, sunshine, a sense of accomplishment, fresh air—these are just some of the many benefits from gardening. Unfortunately, if you suffer from arthritis, your favorite hobby can become your...
Read More »Jan 16, 2017
What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
When people hear the word psoriasis, they typically think of a skin disease that results in itchiness and scaly rashes. However, many people do not know that about 30% of...
Read More »Oct 19, 2016
How Osteoporosis Affects the Body
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that unfortunately affects over 54 million Americans. If not treated properly, it can have a drastic effect on your everyday life. This bone disease occurs when...
Read More »Aug 19, 2016
Vasculitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Cures
At Carolina Arthritis, our specialists and doctors treat many different ailments, one of which is vasculitis. Vasculitis refers to an inflammation in the blood vessels. There are many types of vasculitis, and...
Read More »Jul 2, 2016
Infusion Therapy: Five Things you Need to Know
Since 1999 Carolina Arthritis has provided infusion therapy services for patients with a variety of types of arthritis as well as osteoporosis. Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication by...
Read More »May 3, 2016
Four Warning Signs of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to thin and weaken over time, making them more prone to breaks and fractures. The bones most susceptible to this disease are the...
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