If you’re anything like the patients I see in clinic every week, you’re probably tired of the ups and downs of arthritis. One day, you’re fine, and the next—bam!—your joints are stiff, swollen, and just not cooperating. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had more conversations about flare-ups than I can count. But here’s the…
If you’ve ever watched a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) try to unscrew a stubborn jar lid or button a shirt on a flare day, you’ll know what I mean when I say: living with RA isn’t just about managing pain—it’s about navigating a hundred little challenges that most people take for granted. Over the…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like you’re constantly trying to outsmart your own immune system. It’s not just about managing pain—it’s about anticipating flare-ups before they knock you off your feet. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve walked side by side with hundreds of patients navigating this rollercoaster, and I’ve learned that the best…