Rheumatology

Christie rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. Some of the diseases and conditions they treat include arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and tendonitis. The rheumatologists' primary goal…

Alberto Munoz, MD

Rheumatologist

Christie Clinic Doctor First to Perform Toe Operation

April 14, 2010

Dr. Kimberly Eickmeier, DPM, of Christie Clinic's Department of Podiatry, was the first doctor in east central Illinois to complete a new procedure called cartilage replacement surgery.

Dr. Kimberly Eickmeier Interviewed on WCIA MedCenter

February 16, 2010

Dr. Eickmeier discusses a new cartilage replacement procedure for arthritis.

Sjogren syndrome

Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which the glands that produce tears and saliva are destroyed. This leads to dry mouth, decreased tearing, and other dry mucous membranes. The…

Rheumatoid factor

RF is an antibody that attaches to a substance in the body called immunoglobulin G (IgG), forming a molecule known as an immune complex. The immune complex can trigger different…

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. It can also affect other organs.

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is an arthritis that is often associated with psoriasis of the skin.

Pseudogout

Pseudogout is a joint disease that can cause attacks of arthritis. Like gout, the condition involves the formation of crystals in the joints. But in pseudogout, the crystals are formed…

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder involving pain and stiffness in the hip or shoulder area.