Nathan Wei
Nathan Wei, MD FACP FACR is a rheumatologist and Director of the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. For more info: <a href="http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com/arthritis-treatment.html">http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com/arthritis-treatment.html</a>
Articles by this Author
Doctor… I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And My Eyes Hurt. How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect The Eyes?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/23/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
While the most obvious symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis have to do with joint swelling and pain, there are multiple other problems that may occur that an arthritis specialist has to be constantly vigilant for
For instance, rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage to the lungs and heart and be associated with significant damage to the skin and nerves
I Have Septic Bursitis… I Understand It Can Be Dangerous...what Is It?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/23/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Before the days of antibiotics, septic bursitis was a potentially life-threatening problem
Nowadays, because of higher index of suspicion as well as the presence of antibiotics, it should be, in most case, readily treatable
Another Prednisone Side Effect To Look Out For?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/23/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory drugs which are commonly used for a number of medical conditions They are a mainstay of treatment for many forms of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis
My Heel Is Killing Me… It Hurts So Much… What Is It?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/26/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
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Heel pain is one of the most common painful conditions seen in an arthritis clinic This article discusses the various types of problems that cause heel pain and what can be done to make the situation better
I Take Methotrexate For My Rheumatoid Arthritis... I’m Worried About My Liver...
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/27/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Methotrexate is the most commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) While it is extremely effective, it has potential side effects
My Shoulder Hurts. My Doctor Told Me I Have A “Rotor Cuff” Problem… What’s That?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/30/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
The term “rotor” cuff, actually- the rotator cuff- refers to a group of muscles and associated tendons that connect the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus (upper arm bone) The rotator cuff tendons sit on top of the humerus and permit movement in all directions
I’m Confused... Are Arthritis Medicines Good For Me Or Bad For Me?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/30/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are a mainstay of arthritis treatment However, recent concerns regarding their cardiovascular safety make their routine use in arthritis therapy problematic
I’m Thinking Of Participating In An Arthritis Research Study And I’m Concerned About Placebo…
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/31/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
As long as medical research has existed, it has been known that a fake treatment, made from an inactive substance such as sugar, distilled water, or saline (salt water), can have a "placebo” effect
What this means is that the sham medication can sometimes improve a patient's condition because the person has the expectation that it will work
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Responding To Methotrexate And A Biologic Drug... Are There Non-drug Therapies That Will Help Me Too?
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/31/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
The cornerstone of successful treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an early diagnosis and aggressive medical therapy In addition, though, there are non-drug therapies that can be beneficial for many patients
Arthritis Medicines: Would You Rather Have Colon Cancer Or A Heart Attack- Take Your Pick…
- By Nathan Wei
- Published 07/31/2007
- Medicines and Remedies
- Unrated
Life is full of choices Sometimes you make the right one and sometimes you make the wrong one