Dr. Don E Cheatum MD

Middle back pain, also known as upper back pain or thoracic back pain occurs anywhere between the bottom of the neck to the top of the lumbar spine, where the rib cage ends. The ribs are connected to the sternum (a narrow thickened plate in the center of the chest) and then wrap round the...

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease with many unpredictable symptoms. The type of symptoms and their intensity vary from one person to another. Some people will have only mild symptoms while some may have serious ones including paralysis, vision loss, and diminished brain function. One of...

Introduction Lupus is an autoimmune medical condition. In this condition, the body’s regular defense system mistakenly attacks the healthy tissues of the body instead of foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances. The attack can cause inflammation in the body.Lupus...

There are various medications that can be prescribed by a doctor to relieve the symptoms of gout. However, since gout is a disease that can never be completely cured, it would mean taking these medications for years and sometimes even for a lifetime. It is important that you seek out medical...

Knee RA refers to arthritis of the knee, an inflammatory disease that causes swelling and pain in the knee joint. The knee is one of the most common joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. It is a serious autoimmune disorder and may cause severe pain. It may affect many of routine activities,...

Many fans were shocked when singer and actress Selena Gomez revealed to her followers that she has been battling lupus.  When Gomez made that declaration, she no longer was just one of the millions of people who have the disorder but rather, she became a spokesperson and advocate for many who have...