Dr. Raheesh Ravindran, MBBS, PGCC (Rheumatology), DNB (General Medicine), Mumbai. Winter is fast approaching and as you guys are reading this blog Northern India must be already reeling under very cold weather. Winter season is especially very difficult for patients with rheumatic diseases. Many of my patients who were doing well until recently suddenly start […]
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Covid and Arthritis – How should a patient with arthritis deal with it
With almost a year into this Covid era, the risk still looms large, but for arthritis patients, with Covid around the problems could be higher. Dr. Mamta Venkatesh, a renowned Rheumatologist explains in a very easy to understand format on how to tackle Covid and Arthritis together.
How to make the most out of your Rheumatologists visits
This is definitely one of the best ways to understand the ailment in its entirety. However, given the long queues at our clinic, time is becoming a scarce resource. We need to listen to the patients so that we understand the intricacies of the disease & also not miss out on anything. However, you can […]
An Individual Is Much Bigger Than His/ Her Disease
Yesterday, I met one of my regular known patients who had come with sweets to announce a new arrival in his family. Why known? …. Because he has taught me an important lesson. AN INDIVIDUAL IS MUCH BIGGER THAN HIS/ HER DISEASE. Now, what does that mean? Samir, a young man in his early […]
Time, tide & inflammation waits for nobody…
I recently blogged about the ‘drug free remission’ in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Aggressive treatment with DMARDs, biologics & a targeted approach can help one achieve this. But, is it really that simple? For the best results, what would one expect from Patients? Positive approach & compliance…… But, why am I thinking about all This? Last week, I […]