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.

Anemia occurs when your body does not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. Anemia can have different causes including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency. Anemia can also occur as a result of sudden or chronic blood loss, or as a complication from a medical procedure. Treatment will depend on the cause and type of your anemia.

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is safe when prescribed and managed by a trained physician for severe pain. However, fentanyl is also 100 times stronger than morphine which can result in overdose and death when used illicitly. Many counterfeit pills bought ‘off the street’ contain fentanyl. Methods of reducing the impact of fentanyl is referred to as harm reduction. Once such medication, Buprenorphine, helps treat addiction and allowing individuals to have a life of normalcy and safety.

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.

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.

Cholesterol lowering medications have been the subject of fascination for not only scientists and physicians, but also everyday individuals seeking to lower heart disease risk. We had discussed what cholesterol was and how to diagnosis it in a previous article. Here, we review the main medications such as statins and supplements such as Niacin, Red Yeast Rice, and Fish Oils and how these may help decrease a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke.

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.

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.

There is rapidly growing evidence that certain supplements can help with a great number of medical conditions and concerns, and prescribing them is becoming more common. In addition to the prescription medications that we have been dispensing, we are now stocking and dispensing various supplements.

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.

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. Jeff O’Boyle at Beyond Primary Care discusses affordable and accessible healthcare options for you if you don’t have health insurance.

Dr. Jeff O’Boyle from Beyond Primary Care discusses the importance of LGBTQ healthcare.

Dr. Jeff O’Boyle with Beyond Primary Care discusses using a Health Savings Account (HSA) with Direct Primary Care.