Lancet Rheumatology & Sara Lupus Clinic, PLLC

10/05/2021

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10/02/2021

Inflammation can be a benefit or a detriment. While it may help defend your body from injury, but it also a symptom of a multitude of diseases. Stress, inflammatory foods, and low activity levels can make this risk even greater. Learn about foods that can help inflammation naturally.
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Chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. This article lists 13 foods that have powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

09/30/2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year. About one in four adults with arthritis—15 million people—report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis. A board certified rheumatologist can provide options for managing the pain and progression of all types of arthritis conditions including , , , and .

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09/28/2021

Did you know there are four common types of ? Board certified rheumatologist, Dr. Mishra welcomes new patients seeking treatment for lupus and other rheumatological diseases. http://ow.ly/y97P50CIfCN

09/21/2021

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WebMD helps you delve into the causes, symptoms, and pain relief treatments of osteoarthritis, also called "wear and tear" arthritis or degenerative joint disease.

09/18/2021

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By Rebecca Gillett, MS OTR/L, Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Co-host | Sept. 1, 2021 When you live with arthritis, you know pain can be a daily occurrence or a regular state. But this month, Pain Awareness Month, we must raise awareness to others about the debilitating pain arthritis can bring and...

09/15/2021

Spinal arthritis causes stiffness and low back pain. The stiffness is worst upon waking up in the morning, tends to ease with activity, then worsens toward the end of the day. Understanding your symptoms is the first step to treating the discomfort. http://ow.ly/BUH250BmC20

Osteoarthritis is characterized primarily by stiffness and pain in the joints, although not everyone with osteoarthritis actually experiences pain and disability. The stiffness and pain tend to be worse in the morning.

09/11/2021

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People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may experience hair loss as a symptom of the disease or due to medication that they are taking. If medication is the cause, a person may be able to switch to an alternative drug to stop the hair loss. Learn more about the link between RA and hair loss here.

09/09/2021

From osteoarthritis and fractures in the spine to syndrome, learn more about some of the back pain conditions that mainly affect women.

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Women typically encounter back pain more often than men, regardless of age. Here are 7 common causes of back pain in women and the typical symptoms that they may cause.

09/06/2021

09/04/2021

We make it easy for our new patients to prepare for an upcoming appointment. We request that all new patients please review and complete the forms listed below prior to arrival for their scheduled appointment.

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Please call with any questions you may have prior to your appointment. We're happy to help! 336-955-1838

09/03/2021

Dr. Mishra is a board certified rheumatologist at Carolina Specialty Care and commonly sees osteoarthritis of the spine. Learn more about this disease that affects many patients as they age. https://www.spine-health.com/conditions/arthritis/osteoarthritis-spine

Osteoarthritis of the spine refers to inflammation of the spinal facet joints. This condition is a common cause of back pain in older adults and is often the result of internal damage or degeneration of the facet joints.