When I was first diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, migraines were the last thing on my mind. I thought the fatigue, brain fog, and occasional vision blur were just par for the course. But then came the headaches—throbbing, pulsating, unforgiving. Over time, they weren’t just “headaches.” They were migraines. If you’ve ever found yourself asking,…
It’s something I’ve seen again and again in my clinic—women, often in their 30s to 50s, coming in with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), only to reveal they’ve recently gone through a major hormonal shift. Whether it’s postpartum changes, perimenopause, or even thyroid imbalances, there’s a *clear pattern* I can’t ignore. The RA and hormone…
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…