Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a daily challenge. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how this condition impacts my patients, and I’ve learned a lot about the subtle yet profound ways it affects their lives. While there are numerous treatment options available—everything from disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to biologics—there’s one therapy…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner with years of experience treating patients, I’ve seen firsthand how chronic conditions can intertwine in complex and unexpected ways. One of the most concerning combinations I’ve observed is the connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and high blood pressure (HBP). It’s often not immediately clear how the two conditions relate, but…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing chronic pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. If you’ve been living with RA, you know that finding relief can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Many people, including myself as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, are often seeking natural methods to manage…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can wreak havoc on joints, causing inflammation, pain, and stiffness. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how debilitating the pain of RA can be. For many patients, the constant discomfort feels like a never-ending battle. While medications are commonly prescribed to manage pain, many…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that impacts the joints, but its effects go beyond just the pain and inflammation in the affected areas. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how RA can influence various systems in the body, including blood circulation. While most people associate RA with joint damage and…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a daily battle with joint stiffness, and it’s something I’ve seen firsthand as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner. It can be incredibly frustrating when your joints feel tight, sore, and downright immovable. As you may know, joint stiffness is one of the most common symptoms of RA, often making simple tasks…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is no walk in the park, and anyone with this autoimmune condition can tell you that managing pain and inflammation often feels like a full-time job. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of working with many RA patients, and one common thread I’ve noticed is that people…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a daily battle. As someone who’s spent years working in the rheumatology field as a Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the physical, emotional, and social toll this disease can take on individuals. But over time, I’ve also witnessed something equally powerful: the transformative impact of holistic treatment…
Managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during pregnancy can feel like navigating a tricky terrain. As someone who’s worked closely with patients as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and concerns that come up when women with RA face pregnancy. The reality is that while pregnancy can lead to an improvement in RA symptoms…