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Dr. Daniel H. Cohen, M.D.
Rheumatologist
Dr. Daniel Cohen is a rheumatologist practicing in Hewlett, NY. Dr. Cohen specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Cohen treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
47 years
Experience
Dr. Daniel Cohen, M.D.
- Hewlett, NY
- NYU School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
Dr. Cohen - What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology is a subspecialty in internal medicine and pediatrics that focuses on the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, and heritable connective tissue disorders. A...
Immune System & RA?
Yes there usually is
Can excess sun exposure weaken my bones?
No need to worry. The answer is no.
Can sour food cause arthritis?
No relation.
What tests are recommended to confirm rheumatoid arthritis in a person?
Rheumatoid factor, ESR, anti ccp, cbc -- in selected cases, blood cultures, too.
Can certain foods trigger rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups?
That is idiosyncratic and unpredictable.
Is there any treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in alternative medicine?
That is idiosyncratic, but alternative medicine never works as well as FDA-approved drugs.
Can arthritis occur in children?
Yes, various forms of congenital, reactive, and autoimmune arthritis occur in children.
I am taking natural medication for my RA. How long will the treatment take?
Folk medicine, now industrialized due to US non regulation, is unknowable. However, a good and empathetic physician NEVER ARGUES WITH SUCCESS, and being human will turn to such READ MORE
Folk medicine, now industrialized due to US non regulation, is unknowable. However, a good and empathetic physician NEVER ARGUES WITH SUCCESS, and being human will turn to such remedies him/herself when unable to get help anywhere else or anyway else.
Do you think steroid medications will improve my arthritis?
No harm in a brief trial of a moderate dose oral Medrol X 10 days, provided you have no previous steroid psychosis, narrow angle glaucoma and/or diabetes, or you are already immunosuppressed. READ MORE
No harm in a brief trial of a moderate dose oral Medrol X 10 days, provided you have no previous steroid psychosis, narrow angle glaucoma and/or diabetes, or you are already immunosuppressed. A long-term plan will require a definitive diagnosis.
Can arthritis ever be treated with medication or do I have to live with it forever?
Yes, it is usually treated to provide significant improvement.
How is tendinitis treated?
Often by injection of the tendon sheathe.
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect my immunity?
It is a symptom of a poorly controlled immune system.
What should I remember when travelling with rheumatoid arthritis?
Keep taking your meds as directed exercise fall prevention. Do not travel alone if severe.
Are steroid medicines considered more effective for treating rhematoid arthritis?
Steroids could play a role.
Why do the joints of one arm ache while waking up?
Shoulder and neck are the first musculoskeletal to work up.
