We treat the full spectrum of rheumatologic diseases, including:
Painful, swollen joints and morning stiffness — often hands and feet, on both sides.
An autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the lining of the joints. Early, aggressive treatment protects joints from lasting damage.
Fatigue, joint pain, and rashes that come and go in flares.
A condition that can involve the joints, skin, kidneys, blood counts, and more. Care focuses on calming flares and protecting organs long-term.
Joint pain or swollen fingers and toes in someone with psoriasis.
Inflammatory arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis — including joints, tendons, and nails. Skin and joints are treated together.
Back pain and stiffness that improve with movement, not rest.
Inflammatory arthritis of the spine and pelvis, often starting in early adulthood. Modern treatment keeps the spine mobile and pain controlled.
Symptoms vary widely — skin changes, nerve pain, or organ trouble.
Inflammation of the blood vessels themselves. Because any organ can be involved, careful diagnosis and monitoring matter enormously.
Persistently dry eyes and mouth, often with fatigue and joint pain.
An autoimmune condition that targets moisture-producing glands. Treatment eases symptoms and watches for involvement beyond the glands.
Skin tightening, or fingers that turn white and blue in the cold.
A condition that causes skin thickening and can affect blood vessels and internal organs. Early recognition shapes everything that follows.
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Sudden, intensely painful joint attacks — classically the big toe.
Caused by uric acid crystals forming inside a joint. One of the most controllable conditions in rheumatology — our dedicated center exists for exactly this.
Visit the Gout CenterOften silent until a fracture — bones that thin gradually over time.
A condition of weakening bones that raises fracture risk, diagnosed with bone density scanning and treated with medications and strategies that rebuild strength.
…and many more autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. If your diagnosis isn't listed, call us at 219-736-2922 — we can likely help, or point you to someone who can.
Many of our patients arrive without a diagnosis — just symptoms that haven't added up for anyone yet. An evaluation is worth considering if you recognize any of these:
