Dr. Joseph L Mayus MD

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• What Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Really Like

  People recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis might be wondering what’s really in store for their future. Most people think of older people when they think of arthritis. But RA can strike at any age. And on top of that, rheumatoid arthritis goes beyond just joint pain and stiffness.The...

• The Complicated Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lung Disorders

  What is Bronchiectasis (BR) and how it is related to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? It is known that there is a strong association with RA and various pulmonary disorders such as BR. How these two conditions are connected is less clear and something that has been being examined for some time. However...

• How Do You Treat Gout?

  Patients will often ask their doctor to prescribe medications whenever they are diagnosed with a certain condition. However, those diagnosed with gout may be very disappointed to learn that there is no cure that will completely get rid of the problem. Instead, you may receive medications that will...

• Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy in Adult Lupus Patients

  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that has been affecting millions of people, both young and old worldwide. Numerous studies about this disease have been conducted by different academic, pharmaceutical, and medical organizations. Over the course of continuous and extensive...

• Fish Oil Can Help Manage Symptoms Caused by Arthritis

  What is Fish Oil?Fish oil is made from tissues of fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, sprat and mackerel. Fish liver oil is made by pressing the cooked liver of cod (most common), halibut or shark.There are two types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. These are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and...

• Early Stages of Lyme Disease

  Lyme’s disease is acquired from the deer ticks which act as its host. The main cause, though, is a bacteria of the Borrelia type that is found in the tick saliva, and then transferred to humans whenever the tick bites.How do you contract Lyme disease?Deer ticks come in contact with humans in the...