Center for Rheumatology & Bone Health

When they work properly, our bones and joints help us walk, dance, play sports and hug the people we love. Some chronic inflammatory diseases, however, can cause morning stiffness, redness and swelling, affecting people at any age. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Inflammatory and immune diseases can affect joints, muscles, ligaments and even many vital organs, but when they stand in the way of being able to enjoy your life, it’s time to find help.

Rheumatologists are specialists who deal with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including:

  • Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis)
  • Osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases
  • Gout, pseudogout
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Ankylosing spondylitis and arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Lupus, scleroderma and connective tissue disorders
  • Myositis and myopathy
  • Lyme disease

Symptoms Can Include:

  • Chronic pain and stiffness in the joints
  • Swollen joints
  • Pain when moving
  • Limited ability to move
  • Muscle weakness
  • Hard nodules forming on the joints
  • Unusual weight loss or gain
  • Rashes, eye inflammation
Center for Rheumatology & Bone Health at the Bone & Joint Institute

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