Elizabeth Joy Stapper PA-C

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• Chronic Knee Pain: What Are the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment?

  Chronic knee pain is a long-lasting pain in the knees that is associated with swelling and stiffness. Typically, a knee pain lasts for more than three months. There are several causes of chronic knee pain and this article will focus on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.What is...

• Survey Shows 'Invisible' Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Difficult to Explain

  According to Health Union’s most recent survey, “Rheumatoid Arthritis in America”, over 85% of patients (8 in 10) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis struggle to explain “invisible” symptoms. “RA symptoms can be caused by a variety of other conditions. In my case, I had a badly swollen...

• Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Link Between Severe Acid Reflux and Fibromyalgia

  While it may seem odd that these two conditions are linked together, it turns out that fibromyalgia and gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease are connected to each other. A recent study has looked at this comorbidity that many patients report having and have found that it is highly likely for...

• What Is Gout?

  Arthritis is an umbrella term used for any joint disease in the human body. There are close to two hundred types of diseases that affect the bones and the tissues around the joints. This is one of the reasons why your doctor may run several tests before effectively diagnosing gout.Gout is another...

• What Is Fibromyalgia?

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles. Though a common condition, many cases of fibromyalgia are misdiagnosed and can lead to depression. Fibromyalgia syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that display the presence of a disease...

• High Frequency of Hospital Visits Could Indicate Lupus

  Recent studies have suggested another indicator that might help to identify an underlying lupus diagnosis. The study called “High Health Care Utilization Preceding Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Youth,” which is published in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, states that,...