Conditions we evaluate

At Haus Health Rheumatology, we provide Beyond a Second Opinion™ consultations for patients with a range of autoimmune and autoinflammatory rheumatic diseases. We also help patients with unexplained symptoms or abnormal laboratory test results.

Conditions we evaluate:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

  • Psoriatic arthritis

  • Ankylosing spondylitis / Axial spondyloarthritis

  • Sjögren’s disease

  • Vasculitis (e.g., giant cell arteritis, Takayasu)

  • Autoinflammatory syndromes (FMF, CAPS, TRAPS, PFAPA, etc.)

  • Sarcoidosis

  • Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica

  • Undifferentiated connective tissue disease

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Gout / pseudogout (CPPD)

  • And many others…

We also evaluate patients with:

  • Joint pain or swelling

  • Fatigue and brain fog

  • Rashes or mouth ulcers

  • Dry eyes or dry mouth

  • Chronic inflammation (ESR or CRP) on lab tests

  • Unexplained positive lab results including ANA, rheumatoid factor (RF,) cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP), sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and other autoimmune markers

  • Recurrent fevers or constitutional symptoms

Common questions that we answer

What is the relevance of a positive ANA?

What is causing my joint pain?

What is causing my fevers?

Why are my inflammatory markers (ESR/CRP) elevated?

How can I optimize my medical care?

Do you agree with the diagnosis?

What additional testing should I do?

Should I see a rheumatologist for my various symptoms?

What lifestyle measures can I engage with to better manage my rheumatic disease?

How can I decrease my dependence on steroids?

What should I expect in the future with my condition?

How to improve my transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology?

How to manage my arthritis?

What’s the best medication to treat my disease?

How should my disease be monitored in the future?

Which providers should be involved in my healthcare team?