Can rheumatoid arthritis cause blurred vision? That’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count in my clinic. And honestly, it’s a fair one. When patients come in with joint pain and stiffness, they’re often so focused on managing the physical symptoms that they don’t even think about how their eyes might…
Ever found yourself wondering, can asthma cause low-grade fever? You’re not alone—this is actually one of the most common questions I get from patients and even family members. As someone who’s spent years in the trenches as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing asthma symptoms can be. Especially when they start overlapping with…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can truly impact a person’s quality of life. RA is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and potential joint damage over time. It can make even the simplest tasks feel like a huge challenge. But here’s…
If you’re anything like me, working as a Pulmonary Nurse has made you hyper-aware of the air you breathe — especially indoors. That’s why one of the first things I talk about with families dealing with chronic respiratory issues is how to protect your home from asthma triggers. You’d be surprised how many people think…
If you’re anything like me—someone who’s worked in a Gastroenterology Clinic long enough to see just how much acid reflux can flip lives upside down—then you know that finding GERD-friendly comfort food recipes isn’t just a nice-to-have… it’s essential. So many of our patients would come in practically begging for something, *anything*, that felt like…
When I talk to my patients about managing rheumatoid arthritis and the role of hydration, the reaction is often a puzzled look followed by, “Wait… water can help my joints?” And I get it—hydration seems almost too simple in the grand scheme of chronic autoimmune conditions. But here’s the deal: as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner,…
When you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, one thing becomes clear fast—how tomatoes impact GERD symptoms is a hot topic. It comes up more often than you’d expect during patient visits, especially when folks are desperately trying to connect the dots between their favorite foods and that awful burning sensation crawling up…
When I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, one of the most common questions patients would ask—often with a confused look—was: “Can bananas cause acid reflux?” At first, it seemed like a strange connection. I mean, bananas are soft, bland, and even recommended as part of the BRAT diet…
If you’ve ever dealt with that uncomfortable, burning sensation creeping up your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. As someone who works closely with patients at a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how common acid reflux and GERD can be—and how frustrating it is trying to manage it. One of the questions I hear…