It’s one thing to deal with anxiety. It’s another beast entirely when it rides shotgun with a chronic illness. I still remember sitting in a sterile doctor’s office, heart pounding faster than it should, wondering if I was anxious or just reacting to another flare-up. Spoiler: it was both. Managing anxiety on top of managing…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like you’re constantly juggling flares, fatigue, and finding the right treatment balance. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations with patients who just want to feel like themselves again. One of the most common questions I get is about the best ways to boost immunity with rheumatoid…
If you’re like many of my patients—and honestly, like some of my own family members—you’ve probably typed “Rheumatoid Arthritis relief” into Google more than once, hoping for something real. I get it. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s been in the trenches for years, I’ve seen firsthand how relentless RA can be. The stiffness, the…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve spent years working closely with patients who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One thing that constantly comes up in my practice is how little attention is paid to hydration and its impact on joint pain. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints, leading…
If you’ve ever sat across from a patient battling rheumatoid arthritis and joint deformities prevention, then you know—this isn’t just about managing pain or inflammation. It’s about preserving independence, dignity, and the ability to do everyday things like tying shoes or holding a coffee mug. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations that…
Alright, let’s get real. Managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at work isn’t exactly a cakewalk. I mean, who wants to juggle deadlines, meetings, and coworkers while dealing with swollen joints and fatigue that makes you feel like you ran a marathon in your sleep? Yeah, no one. But hey, I’m here to tell you—it’s possible to…