Rheumatology and Arthritis Treatment – UC San Diego Health System

Arthritis (Rheumatology)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fatigue: Why Does RA Make Me So Tired?

Up to 70 percent of RA patients struggle with overwhelming fatigue. These tips can help.

Everyday Health, Featuring Jody Corey-Bloom, MD, PhD

UC San Diego Health System rheumatologists offer diagnosis and management of adult patients with arthritis or a rheumatic disease.

Specialized services include sero-diagnostic studies and close consultation with highly regarded radiologic and orthopedic experts.

Conditions Treated

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Myositis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly called SLE or lupus
  • Vasculitis
  • Gout
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica

Procedures Offered

  • Diagnostic musculoskeletal / joint ultrasound (information for patients / providers)
  • Ultrasound-guided procedures and joint injections of medications (information for patients / providers)
Osteoporotic Bone

Boning Up on Osteoporosis

Deborah Kado, MD, MS and Heather Hofflick, DO, answer questions about vitamin D supplements and deficiency.

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