Understanding Arthritis Terminology

Understanding Arthritis Terminology By Carol Eustice As soon as you are diagnosed with arthritis, you will encounter medical terminology which was not part of your everyday vocabulary. When you consult a rheumatologist and receive a prescription for a biologic drug to help you achieve remission and control inflammation, as well as other symptoms of your systemic disease, you need to know what that means! Rheumatology and Rheumatologist - Medical Terms You Need to Know  It's important for you to understand terms that will be a part of your ongoing care if you have entered the world of arthritis. Rheumatology and rheumatologist are two of the first terms you need to know. READ NOW What Is an Arthritis Remission?  I'm sure you have heard the word "remission" when discussing the ultimate goal of arthritis treatment. What exactly is a remission as it relates to arthritis? READ NOW What Is Inflammation?  The term arthritis literally means joint inflammation.  "Arthr" refers to the joint, and "itis" is indicative of inflammation. Is inflammatory activity always a bad thing? READ NOW What Are Biologics?  In the late 1990s, the first of several biologics went on the market to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The first was Enbrel, but it did not take long for other biologics to be developed and marketed. What are they? READ NOW What Is a Systemic Disease?  When you think about arthritis, you likely think of a disease that affects the joints. But, some types of arthritis are systemic diseases. What is a systemic disease? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT 15 Questions About Behaviorism You Should Be Able to Answer Why Homophobia Is Not a True Phobia — It's a Moral or Social Problem Wondering if it's labor? Try this quiz. Why Wives Put up With A "Culture of Adultery" in Professional Sports Could I Be Depressed? What Does Your Diet Say About You? Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.