(910) 762-1182 | Facebook About Diseases Treated Medical Services News Contact Pay Bill INFUSIONS Since 1999 Carolina Arthritis has provided infusion therapy services for patients with a variety of types of arthritis and also osteoporosis. Medication given intravenously by a dedicated staff of registered nurses is referred to as infusion therapy. Rheumatologists have been using infusion therapy since the late 1990s. Biologic therapies are medications that are too large to be taken orally and must be given either by injection or intravenously. Biologic therapy has truly been life-changing especially for patients with inflammatory types of arthritis. In addition, treatments for osteoporosis can be given intravenously to avoid side effects from oral medications and also for convenience. Our infusion suite is located conveniently in our office. For your comfort during your infusion we have recliners, TVs, high-speed Internet access, and snacks. Our RNs have years of experience giving IV medications and a rheumatologist is always available on site in the rare case of an infusion reaction. Infusion times will vary depending on the medication you will be receiving and you could be finished in as little as 15-30 min. or some infusions may last as long as 4-5 hours. Carolina Arthritis has been a national leader in the field of infusion therapy since its inception. In addition Carolina Arthritis has participated in multiple clinical trials over the years investigating new biologic medications. Biologic therapies target specific chemicals involved in the inflammatory process in immune system mediated diseases. Specific diseases treated with IV biologic therapy at Carolina Arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, vasculitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Biologic therapies are important in getting control of your symptoms but also are extremely important in preventing long-term joint destruction, deformity and disability. DEC 1, 2020 Seven Tips for Balancing Arthritis Care with Holiday Cheer The holidays are officially here, and I don’t think we have ever been so excited for a fresh new holiday season! The holidays provide a unique opportunity to spend quality time with family, take some time off of work, revel in some downtime, and celebrate traditions. However, while this can be a joyous time, it […] Read More » NOV 2, 2020 An Arthritis-Friendly Home Makeover When you have arthritis, stiffness, pain, and swelling can make everyday tasks much more challenging. In addition, your mobility can be compromised by this chronic condition, so it’s crucial to set up your home for maximum ease and comfort. Fortunately, you can make life easier and your home more functional. Start with this room-by-room approach […] Read More » JUN 7, 2020 Eight Walking Strategies for Those That Suffer from Arthritis For those who have arthritis, exercise is excellent medicine. Low impact exercise eases joint pain, fights off fatigue, and can cause your body to release endorphins that help relieve pain and improve mindset. If you’re looking for an easy and inexpensive way to active, try walking. And there is no better time to get started […] Read More » APPOINTMENTS Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your first appointment and plan to be in the office for 2 hours. Please bring the following items with you: Insurance card(s) Co-pay and/or coinsurance payment - cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Completed System Review Form Signed Payment Policy Signed HIPAA Consent/Authorization Signed Acknowledgement of Privacy Practices/Assignment of Benefits Completed Patient Registration Current medication bottles/ Medical Records from other physicians PATIENT FORMS New Patient Packet Download, view and complete our New Patient Packet DOWNLOAD PACKET Patient System Review Download, view and complete the Patient System Review Form DOWNLOAD PACKET Release Authorization Form Download, view and complete our Release Authorization Form DOWNLOAD PACKET CONTACT Carolina Arthritis 1710 South 17th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 tel. 910.762.1182 fax 910.762.1291 Hours of Operation M - Th. 8:00 am - 4:30pm GET DIRECTIONS OUR MEDICAL SERVICES BONE DENSITOMETRY INFUSIONS LABORATORY MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND CLINICAL RESEARCH X-RAYS VIEW SERVICES OUR TREATMENTS RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS OSTEOPOROSIS VASCULITIS PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS GOUT SJOGREN’S SYNDROME SCLERODERMA SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS INSIDE CAROLINA ARTHRITIS Since its founding in 1991, Carolina Arthritis Associates has been leading the way in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, connective tissue diseases, autoimmune illnesses and osteoporosis. CONTACT US © 2021. Carolina Arthritis. All rights reserved. | Privacy Policy Website design and hosting provided by Sage Island