An Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incessant inflammation can go from discomforting to downright painful very quickly. When it occurs at the joints, it could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis. This disease can engulf you in pain with a simple bend of the knee or
What to Expect After Your IVIg Treatment
Immune globulin infusion is a treatment designed to help patients with weakened immune systems by delivering antibodies to fight off infections and inflammation. Immune globulin can be administered intravenously (IVIg) or subcutaneously (SCIg). If you have recently been approved for IVIg
What to Expect During Your IVIg Treatment
If you have been battling a medical condition that weakens the immune system, IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) therapy may have been recently recommended as a treatment to help restore your antibodies. As a patient new to this treatment, you may have
Living with Crohn’s Disease: What You Should Know
Crohn's disease can come with challenges and uncertainty. As a patient newly diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel disease, you may be wondering how this will affect your day-to-day life. The good news is many patients living with Crohn's disease have
A Complete Overview of Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease was formally identified in 1932 by its namesake, Dr. Burrill B. Crohn and his colleagues, as chronic inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. The disease affects areas of the gastrointestinal tract spanning from the mouth to the anus, causing
Living with CIDP
Amongst autoimmune diseases, chronic immune demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an extremely rare neurological disorder that is difficult to diagnose. Although the cause of this condition is unknown, many patients have successfully recovered with proper medical treatment and care. What are the
How to Treat CIDP and What to Expect
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) isn’t just a complicated medical term; it’s a rare disease that can cause sensory loss and severely impact mobility. CIDP occurs when an autoimmune response causes the body to attack the myelin, the protective covering
How to Live a Normal Life with Hemophilia
Bruising, joint pain, and swelling are discomforting for most people but temporary. However, for hemophiliacs, it could be painful, long-term, frequent, and in some cases fatal if not addressed promptly. Whether diagnosed with hemophilia A or B, those suffering from
Understanding Hemophilia and What to Expect
Bumps, bruises, scrapes, and cuts are inevitable, and part of everyday life. However, for those living with hemophilia, bleeding injuries are a significant concern. Hemophilia affects one in 5,000 males in the United States, according to hemophilia.org. Thousands of women
What is Hemophilia and How is it Treated?
It is common knowledge that clotting is necessary to stop a bleed and is essential in healing a wounds. However, those with hemophilia are not able to produce essential levels of certain clotting factors and therefore, experience health consequences. Hemophilia