As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve spent years working with patients battling rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and one question comes up often: “Is rheumatoid arthritis connected to other autoimmune diseases?” The short answer? Absolutely. Autoimmune diseases don’t work in isolation—they’re like a complex web, intertwining in ways that make diagnosis, treatment, and daily life more challenging….
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had the privilege of working with patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and seeing firsthand the ways in which this condition affects the body. One of the most profound effects of RA is its impact on joint cartilage. If you’re here, you’re likely interested in how rheumatoid arthritis…
Rheumatoid arthritis and how diet can affect your joints—this is a topic I discuss with my patients more often than you’d think. Over the years as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how small dietary changes can make a big impact. While medication plays a vital role, what we eat can either help us…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often causing pain, swelling, and joint damage. But one aspect of rheumatoid arthritis that often gets overlooked is the emotional and social toll it takes on individuals. If you’ve ever struggled with social isolation due to RA, you’re not alone. As…
Rheumatoid arthritis is no joke. If you’ve ever woken up with stiff, swollen joints that make simple tasks feel impossible, you know exactly what I’m talking about. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how this autoimmune disease can take over someone’s life. But here’s something that often gets overlooked—the importance of calcium intake….
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) face—not just in terms of pain and joint inflammation, but also in managing the secondary complications, such as muscle wasting. The impact of muscle wasting on people with RA is often underestimated, but it can significantly affect quality of…
Rheumatoid arthritis is more than just joint pain—it’s an unpredictable, often frustrating journey that can disrupt your daily life. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve worked with countless patients who struggle with stiffness, swelling, and pain that seem to have a mind of their own. And while medication plays a crucial role, I’ve found that…
Rheumatoid arthritis and how to manage flare-ups at home—it’s something I’ve spent years helping people understand and tackle. If you’re dealing with RA, you know that one day you feel fine, and the next, a flare-up hits like a ton of bricks. As someone who has worked closely with RA patients for years, I’ve seen…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about dealing with joint pain. It’s about the profound impact it has on your everyday life, particularly when it comes to mobility. As someone who’s dedicated my career to diagnosing, treating, and managing RA, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this autoimmune disease affects people in ways that go beyond…