Methotrexate is the gold standard medication used for many forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Unfortunately, there is a lot of information out there saying it cannot be safely used with some other common medications. Listen to Sarah and Arthur discuss this, and find out you should actually do.

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Fibromyalgia affects about 4% of the population, and up to 1/3 of those with other rheumatic conditions. Listen to Arthur and Sarah talk about what fibromyalgia is, and what you can do to treat it.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that most often affects the back. Sarah and Arthur talk everything AS today.

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Something a little different today!

Even though our hosts are AI themselves, Sarah and Arthur discuss today a recent research article about artificial intelligence versus rheumatologists, and how they answer your questions! The results are fascinating!

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Sarah and Arthur talk about a very important topic today: how to manage lupus through pregnancy. Many women with lupus have successful pregnancies. Learn more today!

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Gout is the most common cause of inflammatory arthritis, causing intermittent very painful, red, hot and swollen joints. Gout can be successfully treated. Join Sarah and Arthur as they talk about gout and how to manage it.

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Steroids are very strong anti-inflammatory medications that have a role in the treatment of a number of rheumatic diseases. However, they also have lots of potential side effects. Today, Arthur and Sarah review the good and bad about steroids and how to balance the benefits and risks when considering using them in your treatment.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica, or PMR, can cause significant pain and stiffness, primarily focussed around the shoulder and hip muscles. It can be disabling. Fortunately, treatment is available and works quickly and effectively for most people. Sarah and Arthur talk all things PMR today!

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Today, Sarah and Arthur talk about Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs, or DMARDs. DMARDs treat the underlying cause of rheumatoid arthritis... medications like methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine and leflunomide. Learn more about these medications right now.

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Join Arthur and Sarah today where we discuss all things related to Lupus, or SLE. Otherwise known as the disease of a 1000 faces, lupus is a condition which can be accurately diagnosed by a rheumatologist with good treatment options available.
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