If you’ve ever cared for someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lived with it yourself, you know how exhausting it can be. But what often gets overlooked in the day-to-day struggle is the deep, relentless fatigue that accompanies RA. This isn’t your average tiredness — it’s a chronic, bone-weary kind of fatigue that affects nearly…
If you’re dealing with rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on energy levels, you’re not imagining it—this fatigue is *real*, relentless, and often misunderstood. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients tell me they’re tired of being tired. And honestly? I get it. The kind of fatigue that comes with RA isn’t the same…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), chances are you’ve had those days—those heavy, overwhelming, emotionally exhausting days. And you’re not alone. One of the best ways to deal with rheumatoid arthritis depression is first acknowledging it’s a real, valid part of this disease. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I can’t tell you how often…
If you’ve ever left work more tired than when you arrived, you’re not alone. I’ve spent years working in a Gastroenterology clinic, and let me tell you—so many of our patients walked in thinking they were just “tired all the time,” only to find out there was a sneaky culprit behind it: GERD. Yep, can…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner with years of hands-on experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless patients who struggle with the complexities of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One of the most common questions I get from my patients, especially those dealing with the more debilitating symptoms, is: “Can rheumatoid arthritis cause chronic fatigue syndrome…
If you’ve ever had a patient look at you, eyes half-lidded, voice barely above a whisper, and say, “I’m just so tired… all the time,” then you already understand how deeply intertwined rheumatoid arthritis and the connection to autoimmune fatigue really is. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I can’t count the number of times I’ve…
Can low iron cause blood pressure changes? That’s a question I’ve heard countless times in my clinic, often from patients who are juggling fatigue, dizziness, or odd palpitations without really understanding why. It might surprise you how often iron levels and blood pressure are quietly connected behind the scenes. As an internal medicine physician who’s…
Let’s talk about something I see all the time in my practice that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: high blood pressure and brain fog symptoms. If you’re feeling spaced out, forgetful, or like your thoughts are moving through molasses, and you’ve been told you have hypertension—or maybe you suspect you might—this might be more connected…
As a Pulmonary Nurse with years of experience in the field, I’ve seen firsthand the many complexities that come with managing respiratory conditions. One of the questions I’ve been asked frequently by patients and their families is whether asthma can cause chronic fatigue syndrome. This is a valid concern, as both conditions can be incredibly…