Arthritis is usually a chronic, progressive condition that signals that there is redness, stiffness, and swelling- all hallmarks of inflammation- of a joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint gradually wears away. There are a multitude of treatments that may help relieve the discomfort of osteoarthritis, and the goal of treatment is to limit episodes of pain and inflammation, and help promote long-term joint function.

At least 200 virus can cause the common cold, and none will respond to antibiotics. The cough, post-nasal drip, sinus pressure, headaches, and voice changes may require some rest. Yet, don’t despair, there are still effective medications and home remedies that work to treat the common cold.

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a common condition. If you suffer from erectile dysfunction, you are not alone. It affects all men but becomes increasingly prevalent as we age. Getting and maintaining an erection requires your muscles, hormones, brain, nerves, and emotions to come together. Effective treatments exist including medications to help you enjoy sex again and to strengthen erections and make them more attainable.

Maintaining healthy Vitamin D levels can help improve your immune health, reduce inflammation, and also promote healthy bones. Is is increasingly common to find both males and females are deficient in their Vitamin D levels. Acquiring all your necessary Vitamin D from food sources and sun exposure is difficult, and physicians are now routinely recommending safe approaches to supplementing with Vitamin D as a treatment solution. In this blog, we detail the roles of Vitamin D as well as recommended daily allowances.

Acne treatment can help improve your physical appearance and also increase your confidence. A one-size-fits-all approach to treatment doe not exist. Instead of simply dealing with the blemishes and scars of your acne, consider using medical treatments available to help minimize or stop breakouts. In this blog, we detail what acne is along with multiple ways of treating it.

Protecting yourself from certain respiratory virus every winter is a personal choice that has wide ranging personal health and public health benefits. Instead of treating the symptoms of an infection, consider protecting yourself through vaccination. In this blog is the latest fall 2023 updates for influenza (flu), Covid-19, and RSV vaccinations.

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that has a lot of important roles in the body. In other words, we need it. It plays an important role. Yet, too much cholesterol in our blood can build up on artery walls forming plaques that can cause clogs. This makes it a lot harder for blood to circulate. Learn about how to diagnosis and treat elevated cholesterol.

There is no magic pill that will cure obesity, a condition that affects over 40% of adults in the United States. Everyone knows that a combination of diet and exercise is a basic way to lose weight for many people. But many of us have tried this, over and over again, without lasting success. There are new types of medicines that are potential game-changers. Anti-obesity medications have been around for decades, and there are several currently in use.

Some people after being infected with Covid-19, they may experience long-term effects from their infection including a range of health problems that can last weeks to months, or longer. This article discussed potential treatments to long-Covid 19

Paying cash for medication is increasingly a great option for people with high co-pays with health insurance or people without insurance. But knowing where and how to get the best price is often difficult. Two systems are for cash paying are compared: GoodRx which is a tech company that acts as a middleman at chain pharmacies. Direct Primary Care are where medications are dispensed directly to their patients.

Leaves of Three, Let Them Be. Many people may of heard the old adage above. It’s important to know as poison ivy is found in every county in Michigan. Treatment depends not the location and severity of the reaction.

Primary Care physicians- including family medicine and internal medicine, are trained to perform a wide variety of procedures. We typically offer these procedures in our office, many being completed at the time of your initial visit with the concern. This helps make our patients healthcare affordable by saving them time and money by going to a specialist.

The majority of people have health insurance that includes coverage for medications. Beyond Primary Care is a Direct Primary Care clinic. As part of our mission to make our patient’s healthcare affordable, we stock thousands of medications. We sell our medications at wholesale prices by contracting with the same medication wholesalers as major chains. However, unlike retail pharmacies our clinic sells the exact same mediations to our patients at those wholesale prices.

Doctors and pharmacists say they take away resources (time + energy) that would otherwise be used for patient care. Patients say it is a barrier to accessing medication and services they need. Let’s learn more about these barriers to healthcare.

The sunshine is radiant, the flowers are blooming, and we can go for walks without spending 10 minutes bundling-up inside. You couldn’t ask for much more. But for allergy sufferers, springtime can be miserable. Allergens are lurking everywhere. Learn more about how you can identify allergies and how to treat allergies.

Dr. O’Boyle discusses how people diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension) may be frustrated, saying “How is this something I have” when you don’t feel any different. Symptoms sometimes validate a diagnosis. Blood pressure management also discussed.

At Beyond Primary Care we routinely offer all our members opportunities for same day and next day appointments with the same doctor who is already familiar with you and your medical history.

The most common problem associated with insulin is diabetes. Notably, the lack of manufactures to produce insulin is one of the main culprits of out-of-control costs. Pricing of insulin is very complex and involves many layers of middlemen including wholesalers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), healthplans, and pharmacies. Within the system, there is no agreed-upon price for any insulin.