Signs You May Have a Rheumatic Condition
Rheumatic conditions can affect parts or all of your body. Your symptoms can change over time. Talk to your rheumatologist if you’re experiencing:
- Joint pain lasting longer than a week
- Joint swelling
- Joint pain you feel at rest that gets better when you are active
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Stiffness in the joints that lasts beyond mornings
- Redness or warmth around a joint
- Skin reactions and rashes
Treatment for Rheumatic Conditions
Each of the over 100 types of rheumatic diseases needs a different treatment plan. We often try a variety of treatments to find the one that works best for you. Depending on your individual needs, your treatment options may include:
- Medication
- Joint aspirations to remove excess fluid and relieve pressure on swollen joints
- Joint steroid injections to lessen pain and swelling
- Biologic Drugs
- Physical therapy
- Diet and exercise
- Vitamin injections or infusions
Slavica Bobic, MD
Dr. Bobic is board-certified rheumatologist and founder of St. Pete Arthritis & Rheumatology. She completed her medical specialty training at New York Medical College - Westchester Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical College - Lincoln Hospital. She is affiliated with Northside Hospital - St. Petersburg. Dr. Bobic strives to provide comprehensive and empathic care to everyone. She is passionate about Rheumatology and believes in open, honest communication and values thorough patient education.