Resources for patients with rheumatic diseases
Joint pain raises many questions, and the answers online are often confusing or alarmist. Here we have gathered clear guides, medically reviewed articles and sourced data, written for you rather than for specialists. Read at your own pace, and when you need a personal answer, the team at Laromed Clinic in Chisinau is here for you.
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Should I see a rheumatologist?
Answer 10 simple questions about your symptoms and find out in two minutes whether it is worth booking a consultation.
Rheumatic diseases in numbers
More than 1.7 billion people live with a musculoskeletal condition. See global, European and Moldovan data, with verifiable sources.
Patient guides & Articles on rheumatic diseases
Rheumatoid arthritis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the joints, but it can be kept under control when caught early. Learn the signs, the tests and how it is treated.
Guide: when to see a rheumatologist — 10 warning signs
Joint pain is common, but some signs should not be ignored. This guide helps you tell an ordinary ache from one that deserves a rheumatologist's assessment.
Your first rheumatology consultation: how to prepare and which tests may be requested
A first visit to the rheumatologist can feel intimidating. This guide walks you step by step through what to expect, how to prepare and what each rheumatology test means.
Knee and hip osteoarthritis: a practical guide to movement and joint protection
Osteoarthritis does not mean you have to stop moving; quite the opposite. This guide shows you how to protect your knees and hips and stay active without making the pain worse.
Gout: causes, attacks, diet and prevention
Gout is one of the few forms of arthritis that can be controlled almost completely. Learn what triggers it, how to treat an attack and how to prevent the next one.
Ankylosing spondylitis and inflammatory back pain
Back pain that wakes you at night and eases with movement is not ordinary back pain. Learn about ankylosing spondylitis, a disease whose diagnosis is often delayed for years.
Osteoporosis: a guide to prevention, calcium, vitamin D and DXA
Osteoporosis is silent until the first fracture. This guide helps you assess your risk, understand the DXA test and protect your bones through diet, movement and treatment.
Lupus and autoimmune diseases: what you need to know
Lupus and other autoimmune diseases are often hard to recognise because they mimic other conditions. Learn the signs, the tests that matter and why early diagnosis makes a difference.
Guide: how to manage a flare and joint pain at home
Even with good treatment, rheumatic diseases have periods of flare-up. This guide gives you a concrete plan for the hard days and shows you when it is time to call your doctor.
Guide: exercise and lifestyle for healthy joints
Healthy joints are built day by day, through the right movement, a balanced weight and a few simple habits. This guide shows you where to start, at any age.
