Dubai Lupus Support Group
This support group was initiated to provide a comfortable environment for Lupus patients to ask questions, get recommendations on doctors/treatments and create friendships with people who understand the intricacy of the disease and what goes along with being a 'lupus patient'. Although our spouses/friends/family offer support, there is a different understanding that we find comfortable from a person who has been through the same situation. Ultimately, this support group aims to be a positive experience for all who participate. Contact info@arthritis.ae
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Arthritis Dubai
The Emirates Arthritis Foundation will celebrate the Middle East’s 1st Arthritis MonthSeptember 12th until World Arthritis Day, October 12th 2008In order to celebrate World Arthritis Day with the theme, “Think Positive”, the Emirates Arthritis Foundation invite our patients and friends to celebrate and learn about arthritis. Our Ramadan newsletter will be available in all Rivoli Group’s stores, a mural will be painted at the Jam Jar, children will swim with dolphins, look out for the treadmills in malls where each step will raise money for charity and please take a few minutes to fill in the survey on www.worldarthritisday.org. Join us in our mission.
For information and registration on the events please contact Gemma on 04-3300444 or send an email to info@arthritis.ae.
For information and registration on the events please contact Gemma on 04-3300444 or send an email to info@arthritis.ae.
Dubai Rheumatology Conference 2009
The 2nd Arab Health Rheumatology Conference will bring together regional and International experts for a 3 day meeting March 17-20th at the Dusit Dubai hotel. For more details email infoatdbaj.ae. There will be new attractions such as prize for the best oral abstract presentations and a 1 day musculskeletal ultrasound workshop.
The First Emirates Rheumatology Society Formed
The following selected as Board members of the first ESR:
Humeira Badsha; Waleed Al Shehhi: Saif Al Salameh; Ayman Mofti: Shehata Elkhouly;
Humeira Badsha; Waleed Al Shehhi: Saif Al Salameh; Ayman Mofti: Shehata Elkhouly;
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
How to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease and we should not be using only pain killers to treat the symptoms, but rather aim to eradicate inflammation so as to prevent joint disability and damage. When treated in the early stages, remission can be induced and patients can have very good outcomes.
The treatment is usually aimed at controlling inflammation.
The gold standard medication is methotrexate which is taken once a week in doses of 15-20 mg. The side effects are generally mild, and not life threatening. Methotrexate is very effective in halting the progress of the disease and usually does not have serious adverse effects when taken under the supervision of a rheumatologists. Blood tests should be monitored regularly to check for liver irritation. Sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine and Imuran are alternatives for milder forms of rheumatoid arthritis. The newer drugs such as Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Mabthera, Abatacept are alternatives which are highly effective, but also expensive. Check which is the best option for you with your rheumatologist.
The treatment is usually aimed at controlling inflammation.
The gold standard medication is methotrexate which is taken once a week in doses of 15-20 mg. The side effects are generally mild, and not life threatening. Methotrexate is very effective in halting the progress of the disease and usually does not have serious adverse effects when taken under the supervision of a rheumatologists. Blood tests should be monitored regularly to check for liver irritation. Sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine and Imuran are alternatives for milder forms of rheumatoid arthritis. The newer drugs such as Enbrel, Humira, Remicade, Mabthera, Abatacept are alternatives which are highly effective, but also expensive. Check which is the best option for you with your rheumatologist.
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