Let’s talk about something every rheumatology patient—and let’s be real, every rheumatology *provider*—dreads as soon as the temperatures start to dip: how to prevent flare-ups during winter. I can’t count the number of patients who tell me their joints feel like they’ve aged a decade overnight once cold weather hits. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner,…
Let’s be real—if you’ve ever tried typing on a cold morning with arthritic hands, you already know the struggle. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count about how to keep hands warm with arthritis. It’s not just about comfort—it’s about protecting your joints, maintaining mobility, and avoiding that deep,…
Ever notice your joints seem to get more stubborn when the temperature drops? I’ve heard this question so many times in clinic: is rheumatoid arthritis worse in cold weather? And let me tell you—based on my years of experience as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, the answer isn’t as black and white as we’d all like….