If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might already know about the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness it can bring. But did you know RA can also affect your hearing? It’s something that doesn’t get talked about much, yet it’s more common than many people realize. Understanding the connection between RA and hearing changes…
If you’ve ever dealt with both high blood pressure and felt like the room was spinning, you’re not alone. As an internal medicine physician with years of hands-on experience managing hypertension, I’ve noticed a surprising link that many patients don’t expect: hypertension and inner ear problems. At first glance, the two seem unrelated. But once…
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect your hearing? It’s not the first question most people think of when RA comes up in conversation, but believe me—after years of sitting across from patients, I’ve learned that rheumatoid arthritis can sneak up in some pretty surprising ways. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had patients walk in worried about…
If you’ve been managing rheumatoid arthritis and hearing loss, or you’ve had patients mention their ears “just aren’t what they used to be,” you’re definitely not alone. I can’t tell you how many times a patient has come in for a follow-up on their RA and casually mentioned they’ve been asking people to repeat themselves…
When we talk about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), most people think about aching joints, morning stiffness, and maybe even those telltale swollen fingers. But here’s something that often gets overlooked—rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on hearing abilities. Yes, you read that right. RA doesn’t just attack your joints; it can mess with your ears too. And…
Hey there! So, here’s the thing—high blood pressure is one of those conditions that’s easy to ignore because it doesn’t really come with obvious signs. But what if I told you that it could also mess with your hearing? Sounds weird, right? But believe it or not, more and more research is pointing to a…
Introduction Alright, let’s talk about something that you might not even realize is connected: high blood pressure and tinnitus. Sounds like an odd pairing, right? I get it—most people don’t put these two together. But if you’ve been struggling with high blood pressure and a constant ringing in your ears, this post is for you….