Natalie Azar, MD - All Videos
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It was recently discovered that low-dose Naltrexone, historically used to reverse opioid overdoses, can treat fibromyalgia...0:43 -
5-HTP can be used to treat depression; it works by being converted in the body to serotonin, which is helpful in treating...1:15 -
5-HTP works to suppress appetite in that it gets converted into serotonin in the body, which promotes feelings of satiety...0:41 -
Certain medications can interact with 5-HTP, most often prescription anti-depressants and pain medications that raise...0:41 -
5-HTP is considered to be a very safe supplement; the main side effect is gastrointestinal discomfort. In this video,...0:25 -
When eating products with agave, keep in mind that agave contains high levels of fructose, which can lead to insulin...1:39 -
For a clear diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, treatment should begin within three months to bring the disease under...0:56 -
Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or DMARDs do have side effects. In this video, Natalie Azar, MD, a rheumatologist...1:13 -
Although there is evidence that some alternative therapies may help patients with rheumatoid arthritis, studies of their...1:17 -
Because rheumatoid arthritis drugs suppress the body's immune system, there is a long term risk of infection, says Natalie...1:09 -
When evaluating a rheumatoid arthritis patient to determine if treatment is working, a physician may use different tests...1:14 -
Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic autoimmune disease, which means other autoimmune disease like lupus may coexist with...1:06 -
Rheumatoid arthritis patients may experience more pain, inflammation, swelling and redness than patients with osteoar...1:16 -
Arthroplasty is a procedure to replace a joint damaged by rheumatoid arthritis. In this video, Natalie Azar, MD, a rh...0:34 -
In a normal joint, the synovium lines the joint, providing it with nutrients. But in rheumatoid arthritis the synovium...0:50 -
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment includes a group of medicines call disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. In this video,...1:40 -
Research suggests that changes in seasons and the weather do not have an impact on fibromyalgia symptoms; but patients...0:39 -
Exercise is an important part of the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Watch as rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD,...0:34 -
Exercise can reduce the pain from arthritis, both in the short term and over time, as strength is developed. Watch as...1:04 -
Diet can impact fibromyalgia in that inflammatory foods can make fibromyalgia symptoms worse. Watch as rheumatologist...0:26 -
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis share similar symptoms, but RA symptoms tend to be more severe and for longer...0:59 -
Stress is known to make fibromyalgia symptoms worse; it can exacerbate or trigger a flare-up in fibromyalgia, as well...0:17 -
One of the universal symptoms of fibromyalgia is fatigue, so patients need to make sure they are getting enough sleep....0:47 -
You can tell your fibromyalgia treatment is working if you are feeling better and have relief from symptoms. Watch as...0:29 -
Variables that evaluate how well the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is working include screening/blood work...0:55