An unexplained fever that comes and goes may be a sign of autoinflammatory disease. Find out how these rare conditions compare to more common autoimmune disorders.
Rheumatology & Immunology
My Thumb Clicks (and Hurts) When I Bend It. Could I Have Trigger Finger?
Wondering why you might experience a painful click when you bend a finger or thumb? Find the answers to questions that pique your curiosity in our series, The Short Answer. Rheumatologist Chad Deal, MD, answers this one.
5 Strategies for Coping With Lupus-Associated Brain Fog
Monday morning finds many of us feeling foggy, but 20 percent to 50 percent of people with lupus have a unique feeling of mental fogginess.
Vasculitis: 5 Drugs To Control This Mysterious Blood Vessel Illness
Once considered a fatal disease, vasculitis is now effectively treated as a chronic condition. Five main drug therapies are helping patients better manage their symptoms.
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What Happens When Your Immune System Gets Stressed Out?
Daily stress can be positive or negative, and over time, it can adversely affect your immune system. Find out how to de-stress before any problems develop.
How Dangerous Is Lupus?
Scientific advancements have come a long way throughout the last few decades, and the prognosis for people with lupus is better than ever before. But early diagnosis and proper treatment are the key.
How to Keep Your Body’s Defenses Strong After Age 65
Your immune system naturally weakens as you age. Find out what five things you can do to keep your body’s defenses strong.
Why Arthritis Can Stress You Out — and Cause Anxiety
Learn how stress can affect your arthritis, and ways you can reduce stress with medicine, regular exercise and by eating certain foods.
Getting Too Many Colds? Try Some 20-Minute Workouts — Here’s Why
Moderate exercise can strengthen your immune system, but be careful not to overdo it. High-intensity workouts can sometimes have a negative impact. Learn more.
Is Your Immune System Unhealthy? Why Things Can Go Wrong
Your immune system usually protects you in a process that few of us think about. But sometimes, things go wrong, and it fails. Find out what happens — and why.
