Dr. Shaili Deveshwar, MD, FACR
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
201 E Wendover Ave Greensboro NC, 27401About
Shaili Deveshwar, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist who joined Piedmont Orthopedics in 2013 after 13 years at the Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics Center (SMOC) in Greensboro. SMOC - a division ...
Education and Training
L.L.R.M. Med Coll, Meerut Univ, Meerut, Up, India 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Shaili Deveshwar, MD, FACR's Expert Contributions
Can you get rheumatoid arthritis in the upper spine?
Yes, rheumatoid arthritis can involve your cervical spine. READ MORE
How can you tell if you are in remission?
You should any experience any symptoms from the disease with no recent flares. READ MORE
How to Treat Knee Gout?
Yes, if it's your first episode of gout. Cortisone injection to the knee is more effective. If you have more than one gout episode , you need uric acid-lowering treatment. READ MORE
Sjogren's/Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is more common in people with Sjogren's. Although I would not advise the use of a back brace as it can further weaken your back muscle. You should go for physical therapy to strengthen your core muscles. READ MORE
Detox
I am not aware of a detox program for FMS. However, a plant-based diet, water aerobics, behavioral therapy, yoga, meditation, and good sleep hygiene are most beneficial. READ MORE
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