EXPERT
Dr. Ananta Subedi
Rheumatologist
My passion for medicine started very early in my undergraduate school when I witnessed the sufferings of one of my close family members who had rheumatoid arthritis. I always wished I could alleviate her sufferings. During my residency training, I was fortunate to work with a rheumatologist who was not only a great clinician but also a very kind human being. This led to my deep passion for rheumatology. Rheumatology is fascinating due to the fact that it could affect any organ in our body. It allows me to think of a patient as a whole rather than one particular organ. I am thrilled to be a part of the rheumatology community where I am making positive contributions to the lives of many patients with rheumatic diseases and improving their quality of life.
19 years
Experience
Dr. Ananta Subedi
- Raleigh, NC
- Kathmandu University
- Accepting new patients
The Fascinating Story of the Immune System and Rheumatology
On my first encounter with a new patient, I always ask, “What made you come to a rheumatologist's office? ” Many of the times I get a confused look on my patient's face. These...
Treatment
Hi, I am sorry that you are struggling with the treatment of your rheumatoid arthritis. At this time we have many effective treatments which control inflammation and are reasonably READ MORE
Hi, I am sorry that you are struggling with the treatment of your rheumatoid arthritis. At this time we have many effective treatments which control inflammation and are reasonably safe. These are some of the options you could ask your rheumatologist: TNF inhibitors ( Enbrel, Humira, remixade, simponi, Cinzia), Orencia, antenna, JAK inhibitors ( xeljanz , rinvoq, olymient), rituximab. One medication may not help everyone so depending on how you are doing changing to other therapy could help you find the right medication. Best wishes!
Severe foot pain
Hi, Rheumatoid arthritis affects small to medium size joints in our body. Such joints include joints in the foot. If not adequately treated it could lead to joint damage and deformities. READ MORE
Hi, Rheumatoid arthritis affects small to medium size joints in our body. Such joints include joints in the foot. If not adequately treated it could lead to joint damage and deformities. I am glad that your rheumatologist is making changes to your treatment. Best wishes!
Can RA cause problems with swallowing?
RA in itself does not cause swallowing problems. Due to your use of immune suppression medications, you are at risk for having infections, and one particular infection I will be READ MORE
RA in itself does not cause swallowing problems. Due to your use of immune suppression medications, you are at risk for having infections, and one particular infection I will be concerned with is a fungal infection in the food pipe (esophagus). Please check with your primary care and if needed a gastroenterologist who could help you in that case. I would also recommend you let your rheumatologist know to look for other causes of swallowing problems.
Fibro nobody knows
I am sorry that you have not gotten help. Fibromyalgia is a real chronic disease like high blood pressure and diabetes. It is a challenging diagnosis due to the lack of standardized READ MORE
I am sorry that you have not gotten help. Fibromyalgia is a real chronic disease like high blood pressure and diabetes. It is a challenging diagnosis due to the lack of standardized tests. You need to see a rheumatologist. When you see a rheumatologist, they will make sure you do not have any other underlying autoimmune diseases. They might also help you learn more about this condition.
I would suggest you visit this website to learn more: https://fibroguide.med.umich.edu/
I would suggest you visit this website to learn more: https://fibroguide.med.umich.edu/
