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Few conditions are as misunderstood as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Despite affecting millions of people worldwide, myths about this disease continue to circulate — causing confusion, delayed diagnosis, and unnecessary suffering. RA isn’t “just arthritis.” It’s a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage joints, organs, and overall health if left untreated. The good news? Modern medicine can control RA and help people...

When most people think about keeping their bones strong, they picture calcium tablets or exercise — but food is your body’s most powerful long-term defense against bone loss. What you eat every day provides the essential nutrients your skeleton needs to stay dense, flexible, and fracture-resistant. Bones aren’t static; they’re living tissue constantly breaking down and rebuilding. That means your diet...

Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by abnormal collagen production and widespread tissue fibrosis. While it can involve multiple organ systems—including the lungs, heart, and gastrointestinal tract—the skin is often the earliest and most visible site of disease activity. Recognizing early skin changes is critical, both for diagnosis and for preventing progression into more...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — autoimmune diseases. Unlike osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear over time, RA occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints. The result is inflammation that can destroy cartilage, erode bone, and damage organs if left unchecked. The biggest mistake many people make is...

Most people think of strong bones as a given — something you don’t have to worry about until much later in life. But the truth is, bone loss begins quietly and often goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs. That’s why osteoporosis is often called “the silent disease.” You don’t feel it developing. There’s no obvious pain, rash, or fever to...

If you were diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) twenty or thirty years ago, your treatment options were limited, and the long-term outlook was uncertain. But today, the landscape has completely changed. What was once a life-altering, disabling disease can now be managed — and in many cases, put into remission — thanks to groundbreaking advances in medicine and technology. RA care...

Introduction Lupus, formally known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect nearly every organ system in the body. Unlike illnesses that target just one area, lupus is systemic, meaning its symptoms can appear in the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and even the nervous system. For patients and families, this complexity can feel overwhelming, but...

Sarcoidosis is a complex, multisystem disease that can take a variety of courses—ranging from silent, self-limited inflammation to chronic, organ-damaging illness requiring lifelong management. Because of its unpredictable nature, treatment pathways must be carefully tailored to each patient, balancing the risk of progression against the side effects of therapy. In this article, we’ll explore the full spectrum of management approaches...

A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, patients and their families must navigate a chronic autoimmune disease that may affect the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and even the nervous system. With no cure currently available, the natural question becomes: What are my treatment options? The good news is that lupus is treatable....

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. For some, axSpA remains relatively mild, while for others it progresses to ankylosing spondylitis (AS), where spinal bones may fuse. Although there is no cure, treatment options have expanded dramatically in recent years. Patients now have multiple approaches...

Island Rheumatology and Osteoporosis, PC
Island Rheumatology and Osteoporosis, PC