Arthritis Treatment in Portland, TX

We manage common forms of arthritis directly and coordinate specialist care when needed:

• Osteoarthritis, the most common form, from joint wear over time
• Rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune; we diagnose and start the workup, then refer to rheumatology for treatment
• Gout, sudden, severe attacks usually in the big toe; very treatable
• Psoriatic arthritis; diagnosis and initial workup, with referral to rheumatology for management
• Lupus and other connective tissue diseases; workup with referral to rheumatology for management

If any of these are persistent, get evaluated, early treatment changes the trajectory:

• Joint pain or stiffness, especially in the morning
• Swelling, warmth, or redness around joints
• Reduced range of motion
• Pain that wakes you up at night
• Symptoms in multiple joints at once
• Fatigue along with joint symptoms (often signals inflammatory arthritis)

Treatment depends entirely on what type you have. We start with a thorough exam, targeted labs, and imaging when appropriate, then build a plan that may include:

• Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and topical pain relievers
• When a joint injection or orthopedic procedure is indicated, we schedule you with a provider who performs it
• DMARDs and biologics for inflammatory arthritis, managed by rheumatology
• Gout-specific therapy: allopurinol, lifestyle modification
• Physical therapy referrals to preserve mobility
• Weight management, even modest weight loss meaningfully reduces knee and hip pain