Relapsing MS is treated with injectable, oral and infusion disease-modifying therapies, and the high-efficacy antibodies cut relapse rates by roughly 50 to 70 percent in their trials. Here is how each class works, what monitoring it needs and what is in the pipeline.
At a Glance Osteoarthritis (OA) is driven by mechanical wear and cartilage degradation; rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease attacking synovial tissue. The treatments are fundamentally different. Morning stiffness lasting more than 60 minutes strongly suggests RA; OA stiffness typically resolves within 30 minutes of movement. RA requires early DMARD therapy to prevent irreversible…
Lyme disease testing is a two-step blood test: an ELISA, then a Western blot or second EIA. It detects only about 29% to 40% of early cases, so timing, repeat testing and clinical diagnosis matter.
Exercise is the most effective long-term treatment for POTS, but it requires a specific approach. Here’s how the Levine protocol works month by month and why “just push through it” makes things worse.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome symptoms center on hypermobile, painful joints, soft fragile skin and deep fatigue, often with POTS and gut problems. Hypermobile EDS has no genetic test, and diagnosis takes 10 to 12 years on average.
At a Glance POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) causes far more than a fast heart rate, it is a multi-system condition affecting the gut, brain, temperature regulation, sleep, and exercise tolerance. Many symptoms overlap with anxiety, which leads to frequent misdiagnosis. The key difference: POTS symptoms are triggered by position changes and relieved by lying…
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid hormone deficiency, while Hashimoto's is the autoimmune disease behind about 90% of US cases. A TPO antibody test tells them apart, and the answer changes how the condition is monitored.
A practical guide to dietary strategies during Lyme disease treatment, covering anti-inflammatory foods, foods to avoid, and supplements that support healing.
At a Glance Type: Chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease targeting the synovial joints Prevalence: Affects roughly 1.3 million Americans, women 2-3x more often than men Key distinction: Unlike osteoarthritis (wear and tear), RA is driven by immune system dysfunction Onset: Typically between ages 30 and 60, though it can start at any age Outlook: Early, aggressive…
Treatments for plaque psoriasis on the scalp start with high-potency steroids such as clobetasol 0.05% and calcipotriol, then move to phototherapy, oral drugs or biologics when topicals fall short. Scalp involvement was reported by 79% of patients in one large US study.
At a Glance POTS diagnostic criteria: Heart rate increase of 30+ bpm (or exceeding 120 bpm) within 10 minutes of standing, sustained for at least 30 seconds, with symptoms, present for 3+ months. The active stand test is a simple screening you can do at home to bring objective data to your first appointment. The…
