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Patient Resources

Educational handouts on your medications, conditions, and what to expect from procedures. Designed for easy reading on your phone — save or print any time.

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Splints, Injections, and What Comes Next

A stepwise guide to managing carpal tunnel syndrome — how to use a night wrist brace correctly, when an injection helps, and what to expect from carpal tunnel release.

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Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: How to Calm an Irritated Ulnar Nerve

A stepwise guide to cubital tunnel syndrome — why keeping the elbow straight matters, how to set up conservative treatment, and when to consider surgery.

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Managing Dry Eyes and Dry Mouth (Sicca Symptoms)

A practical guide to managing sicca symptoms — dry eyes and dry mouth — including over-the-counter options, prescriptions, and environmental strategies.

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Managing Raynaud's Phenomenon

A patient guide to Raynaud's phenomenon — avoiding triggers, warming strategies, when to worry, and treatment options.

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Osteoporosis Treatment Options

A patient-friendly guide to osteoporosis medications — bone stabilizers, bone builders, lifestyle foundations, and what to know about dental safety.

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Tennis Elbow and Golfer's Elbow: A Practical Recovery Plan

An evidence-based guide to lateral epicondylopathy (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylopathy (golfer's elbow) — natural history, eccentric exercises, counterforce braces, and why we usually skip the steroid shot.

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Understanding and Managing Fatigue in Autoimmune Disease

A guide to autoimmune fatigue — why it happens, what makes it worse, and evidence-based strategies for managing energy with a chronic illness.

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What to Do When You're Flaring

A practical action plan for managing autoimmune flares — what to do, when to call, and what to document for your rheumatologist.

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Lifestyle

Exercise and Arthritis: Why Movement Helps

Evidence-based guidance on exercise for arthritis — which activities help, how to start safely, and what to do during flares.

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Inflammation and Your Diet

A practical guide to how food affects inflammation — what to eat more of, what to limit, gut health, and realistic steps you can start today.

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Inulin: A Prebiotic Fiber Titration Guide

A practical guide to starting inulin supplementation — what the evidence shows, how to titrate safely to a therapeutic dose, and what to expect.

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Joint Protection and Energy Conservation

Practical strategies for protecting your joints during daily activities, conserving energy, and using adaptive tools to reduce pain and fatigue.

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Planning a Pregnancy with Rheumatic Disease

A guide to pregnancy planning for patients with autoimmune and rheumatic conditions — which medications are safe, which must be stopped, and why disease control before conception matters.

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Sun Protection for Lupus and Photosensitive Conditions

Why UV exposure matters in lupus and other photosensitive autoimmune conditions, and practical strategies for sun protection beyond just sunscreen.

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Traveling on Immunosuppression

Practical guidance for rheumatology patients traveling with immunosuppressive medications — packing, TSA rules, vaccines, flare planning, and staying safe abroad.

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