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BETH BIGGEE
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
Dr. BETH BIGGEE is a rheumatologist practicing in Andover, MA and Salem, NH. A competent rheumatologist, Dr. Biggee is a Practicing Partner and the Founder of Rheumatology at Mobility Bone and Joint Institute, formerly Orthopaedic Northeast, P.C. She offers a holistic integrative rheumatology program, merging alternative and complementary medicine such as diet, exercise, supplements, and mind body work with traditional medicine. She is board certified in Rheumatology, Integrative Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. For more information see https://www.bethbiggeemd.com
25 years
Experience
Beth Biggee
- Andover, MA
- State University of New York H
- Accepting new patients
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Anything I can do for ankylosing spondylitis?
I do think physical therapy is appropriate and very helpful for ankylosing spondylitis but this should be managed with a Rheumatologist.
Can degenerative arthritis in the knees, hips, and lower back cause degenerative arthritis in the shoulders and neck?
It most certainly can affect these areas as well but seeing a Rheumatologist may help determine what type you have. Degenerative arthritis is the most common type but there are READ MORE
It most certainly can affect these areas as well but seeing a Rheumatologist may help determine what type you have. Degenerative arthritis is the most common type but there are others.
Is this a type of arthritis?
Yes, this is an inflammatory type of arthritis which should be managed with your primary care and a Rheumatologist.
Can you get rheumatoid arthritis in the upper spine?
Rheumatoid arthritis can only affect cervical vertebrae 1 and 2 no other vetebrae area. There are other forms of arthritis that can affect this area like degenerative disease READ MORE
Rheumatoid arthritis can only affect cervical vertebrae 1 and 2 no other vetebrae area. There are other forms of arthritis that can affect this area like degenerative disease with scoliosis psoriatic arthritis ankylosing spondyltiits disc disease so would discuss with primary and need for spine evaluation or rheumatologist.
How can you tell if you are in remission?
Rheumatoid arthritis can go into remission usually on appropriate medications and your rheumatology provider can determine this by assessing your history exam and blood work. READ MORE
Rheumatoid arthritis can go into remission usually on appropriate medications and your rheumatology provider can determine this by assessing your history exam and blood work. There are some scores like a RAPID 3 CDAI or DAS score that rheumatologist calculate to make sure you are in remission based on your current symptoms exam and labs.
