If you’ve ever struggled with rheumatoid arthritis and the connection to dry eyes, trust me—you’re not imagining things. I see this combination more often than you’d think in my rheumatology practice. Patients come in expecting to talk about joint pain, and the next thing you know, we’re knee-deep in a conversation about gritty eyes, blurred…
If you’ve recently stopped drinking coffee or cut back on caffeine and noticed your blood pressure creeping up, you’re not alone. I’ve seen this quite a bit in my Internal Medicine practice. Patients come in confused—doing all the “right things,” like quitting caffeine, but suddenly dealing with unexpected spikes in blood pressure. This strange twist,…
If you’ve ever sat across from a patient struggling with joint pain and morning stiffness, then you know how relentless rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve witnessed firsthand how chronic inflammation takes a toll—not just on joints, but on every facet of life. Over the years, many of my patients…
Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but if you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it often comes with a unique set of challenges. From managing pain and stiffness to sticking with medication routines and finding ways to stay comfortable on the go, it’s not always easy. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s worked closely with…
Can too much protein raise blood pressure? That’s a question I get surprisingly often in my clinic—usually from patients who are trying to do the right thing for their health but feel stuck in the middle of conflicting nutrition advice. As an Internal Medicine physician with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand how…
If you’ve ever watched someone struggle to open a jar or rise from a chair with a grimace, you may have seen the quiet grip of rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on joint flexibility in action. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen this disease not just as a list of symptoms on a chart,…
If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis, you’re not alone. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating and exhausting this condition can be. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about achy joints—it’s an autoimmune disease that can seriously impact your quality of life. But here’s the good news:…
Can rheumatoid arthritis lead to heart disease? It’s a question I hear a lot in my practice, and honestly, it’s a super important one. When patients first come to see me, they’re usually focused on their joint pain, swelling, and fatigue — understandably so. But very few realize that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is more than…
If you’ve ever been going about your day—maybe folding laundry, chatting with a friend, or just walking down the hallway—and then suddenly felt the room tilt or spin for a moment, you’re not alone. One question I’ve heard more than a few times in clinic is: can asthma cause random dizzy spells? It’s a surprisingly…