Worried about osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) with bisphosphonates or denosumab (Prolia)? Learn how rare it is in osteoporosis treatment, key risk factors, dental precautions, and why denosumab should not be stopped without a plan.

Worried about lupus (SLE)? Learn the key symptoms, how lupus is diagnosed, which blood tests and scans are used, and when specialist assessment is important.

A positive ANA blood test does not always mean autoimmune disease. Learn what ANA results can indicate, when follow-up tests are needed, and when to see a rheumatologist.

Persistent joint pain, fatigue or systemic symptoms after COVID-19 or other infections can be post-viral, reactive arthritis or new inflammatory disease. Learn warning signs and when to seek assessment.

Clinical representation of wrist inflammation commonly seen in early inflammatory joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.

A patient guide to choosing a rheumatology specialist in the UK — NHS vs private care, tertiary centre experience and long-term treatment planning.

Blood tests and scans are most meaningful when interpreted in the context of symptoms and clinical assessment.

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue and sleep problems despite normal tests. Learn how it’s diagnosed and managed using an evidence-based approach.

A consultant rheumatologist explains joint hypermobility, Beighton scores, pain, fatigue, and evidence-based management options.

Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), including steroid therapy, relapse risk and links with giant cell arteritis (GCA).

Learn how exercise helps autoimmune rheumatic disease, what to avoid during flares, and how to build sustainable activity safely over time.

Fatigue is common in rheumatic disease. Learn why it happens, why blood tests may be normal, and what practical strategies can help improve energy.

Does persistent fatigue mean autoimmune or inflammatory disease? Learn when fatigue is concerning, and how it should be assessed.

A clear patient guide to temporal arteritis, including warning signs, urgent steroid treatment and how vision loss is prevented.

A clear, patient-focused guide to steroid treatment in rheumatology, including benefits, risks, side effects, tapering, sick-day rules and long-term safety.

A patient guide to DMARDs including methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine, mycophenolate and leflunomide — uses, safety and monitoring.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory joint disease. Learn about symptoms, RF and anti-CCP antibodies, diagnosis, and modern treatments.

Axial spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory cause of chronic back pain. Learn about symptoms, MRI diagnosis, HLA-B27, and modern treatment options.

Inflammatory back pain behaves differently from mechanical back pain. Learn about axial spondyloarthritis, HLA-B27, MRI and when to seek specialist advice.

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease linked to psoriasis. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, imaging, and modern treatment options.