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What Makes Our Gout Clinic Different: You’re Never Alone in a Flare

What Makes Our Gout Clinic Different: You’re Never Alone in a Flare

2026-01-31T11:26:37-08:00January 30th, 2026|Gout, Rheumatology|

Most gout patients live in fear of the next attack, wondering if they’ll end up in the ER at 2 am or miss important life events because of sudden, debilitating pain. We’ve built our practice around one core promise: you shouldn’t have to suffer through flares or navigate gout alone. Expert Care: The OAOC Gout Clinic At Overlake Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, our Gout Clinic provides specialized, comprehensive care. What makes our Gout Clinic different? ...

8 Essential Gout Management Tips

8 Essential Gout Management Tips

2026-01-01T10:46:24-08:00January 1st, 2026|Gout, Rheumatology|

If you're living with gout, you know how debilitating a flare can be. But did you know that even between flares, gout may still be silently damaging your joints? This hidden phase, called intercritical gout, is why ongoing management is essential, not just when you're in pain. What is Intercritical Gout? Intercritical gout is the "quiet" period between acute gout flares. You might feel perfectly fine, no pain, no swelling, no redness. But low-level inflammation ...

Year-End Health Checklist for Arthritis and Osteoporosis Patients: Maximizing Your Healthcare Benefits

Year-End Health Checklist for Arthritis and Osteoporosis Patients: Maximizing Your Healthcare Benefits

2025-11-30T18:44:13-08:00November 30th, 2025|Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology|

Don't leave valuable healthcare benefits on the table as the year comes to a close. As December approaches, it's time to think about more than just holiday plans. For patients managing arthritis or osteoporosis, the end of the year is crucial for maximizing healthcare benefits before they reset on January 1st. Understanding Year-End Insurance Most insurance deductibles reset to zero on January 1st. If you've already met your deductible, services before December 31st may cost ...

A Patient’s Guide to PRP Injections for Knee Pain: A Minimally Invasive Option At Overlake Arthritis To Reduce Pain And Support Joint Repair

A Patient’s Guide to PRP Injections for Knee Pain: A Minimally Invasive Option At Overlake Arthritis To Reduce Pain And Support Joint Repair

2025-10-29T20:22:30-07:00October 29th, 2025|Gout, Osteoporosis, Rheumatology|

Is knee pain or a stubborn soft-tissue injury slowing you down? At Overlake Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Infusion Center in Bellevue, we offer Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, a natural, minimally invasive treatment that uses your body’s own platelets and growth factors to reduce pain and support tissue repair. Many patients experience meaningful relief with little downtime and no surgery. What is PRP and how does it help? PRP is made from a small sample of your ...