If you’ve ever dealt with joint pain in your fingers, you know how tricky it can be to figure out what’s going on. Is it rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or something else entirely? When it comes to RA vs osteoarthritis in fingers, the distinction matters—not just for treatment, but for understanding how your day-to-day life might…
When folks ask me what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) really looks like inside the joints, especially on an X-ray, I usually start by saying—”It’s not always obvious, but when you know what you’re looking for, it practically jumps out at you.” What RA looks like on Xray isn’t just about bones—it’s about a deeper story of…
If you’re someone who’s living with arthritis, particularly in your hands, then you probably know how frustrating it can be when your fingers feel cold, stiff, or just plain “off.” I get it — as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen countless patients come into the clinic saying, “My hands just don’t feel right, especially…
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…