Last year, after dealing with months of unexplained fatigue and unpredictable migraines, I started wondering if something deeper was going on with my body. It wasn’t just the pain — it was the brain fog, the stiff joints, and the way even a small cold would knock me down for days. Eventually, I stumbled across…
For years, I thought my anxiety came purely from stress, overthinking, and maybe just being “wired this way.” But I started noticing something odd—whenever my stomach was a mess, my mind wasn’t far behind. Brain fog, racing thoughts, mood dips—it all seemed tied to what was happening in my gut. That curiosity led me down…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’re probably all too familiar with joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. But what many people—and even some healthcare professionals—don’t realize is that RA and brain inflammation can go hand in hand. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how this disease extends far beyond the joints. In…
What Exactly is Rheumatoid Arthritis? 🤔 Alright, so you know that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is tough on your joints, right? But what if I told you it could mess with your brain too? I know, sounds like one of those things you don’t hear about enough, but it’s true. People with RA are more likely…