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Dr. Massey is a board-certified rheumatologist specializing in the treatment of arthritides, immune disorders, and osteoporosis. Get the latest news and stay up-to-date on the world of arthritis.
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
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Methotrexate in rheumatic diseases. Methotrexate is a medicine used to suppress the immune system. When the immune system is not working properly, it can cause ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
Two frequent diseases that are commonly confused with one another are osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease due to multiple factors, including ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease in which the immune system does not function in its usual way and destroys joints, including the cartilage and ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
The infusion center is the part of the clinic where I give patients intravenous (IV) infusions and subcutaneous injections. The IV infusions include: infliximab (Remicade ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
The ultimate goal of treating rheumatoid arthritis is achieving remission. The American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism – organizations created by ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
A biologic drug is a drug used to treat diseases, such as rheumatic disease, in which there is a dysfunctional immune system. It modifies the ..read more
East Alabama Arthritis Center PC Blog
2y ago
I have been working with fibromyalgia for the past fifteen years, leading a one-time group session called “Positive Coping Strategies for Fibromyalgia.” For many of ..read more