If you’re anything like the patients I see in clinic each week, chances are you’ve googled “how to reduce morning stiffness in fingers” more than once—usually while trying to pry your coffee mug from your aching hands. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations about that frustrating, stubborn morning stiffness that makes you…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis, especially in your hands, then you know how frustrating those stiff mornings and achy knuckles can be. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner who’s worked with hundreds of patients over the years, I can tell you — managing symptoms isn’t just about medication. Sometimes the best hand exercises for rheumatoid…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a tough condition to manage, especially when it starts affecting your hands and fingers. As someone with years of experience as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how debilitating this disease can be, particularly when it targets the delicate joints in the fingers. The pain, swelling, and stiffness can…