Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Drug Methotrexate has been recalled from market as some lots were found to be faulty. Glass Flakes were found in Injectable Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug which spurred the recall. Following are FDA statements and the lot numbers which have been recalled. I would like to thank Cynthia White on precautioning people early on my facebook page. Oct.... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

SLE is one of several diseases known as "the great imitators" because it often mimics or is mistaken for other illnesses. SLE is a classical item in differential diagnosis, because SLE symptoms vary widely and come and go unpredictably. Diagnosis can thus be elusive, with some people suffering unexplained symptoms of untreated SLE for years. Common... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Lupus is derived from the Latin word “Wolf” due to the fact that it causes skin lesions or marks over the face and other parts of the body which look like the bite marks of a wolf. SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT LUPUS: Lupus is a disease which affects the immune system. In normal circumstances, the... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis is a medical condition in which the movement of the shoulder is severely restricted and is painful. The shoulder is so stiff that even the minor movements becomes difficult like lifting arm above shoulders or touching face during routine activities. Why you develop a frozen shoulder? This commonly... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus SLE also called Lupus, is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and/or other organs of the body, either simultaneously or at different times.  Most commonly found symptoms are skin rashes and arthritis.   It mostly affects women, in their prime child-bearing age. Depression is often associated with... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

The most common sources of caffeine are coffee, tea and sodas. Coffee - Consuming 3-4 cup of coffee (not a mug, which is equal to 2 cups of coffee) that amounts to more than 300 mg of caffeine intake (and of course if you are not taking caffeine in any other form, like tea, pain killers and... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

General facts about Gout Gout has been known to people since the days of Hippocrates and was historically known as "the disease of kings" as it’s prevalent among well-fed people. It is also known as the “King of all diseases" as it cause intolerable pain and suffering. This disease is caused by the body’s... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments