If you’ve ever found yourself constantly catching colds or battling fatigue without a clear reason, you might be surprised to learn that your anxiety could be quietly sabotaging your immune system. I’ve been there — wondering why I felt worn down all the time, only to realize later that my chronic anxiety was a hidden…
When I was first diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, migraines were the last thing on my mind. I thought the fatigue, brain fog, and occasional vision blur were just par for the course. But then came the headaches—throbbing, pulsating, unforgiving. Over time, they weren’t just “headaches.” They were migraines. If you’ve ever found yourself asking,…
Living with migraines is already rough. Add arthritis and inflammation to the mix, and it can feel like your body is waging a full-scale rebellion. I’ve dealt with both—waking up with a pounding head and stiff joints that refuse to cooperate. It’s exhausting. But over the years, I’ve learned how interconnected these conditions really are….
Ever noticed your migraines tend to flare up right after spring hits—or maybe when you’re around a dusty room or indulging in a plate full of aged cheese? Yeah, same here. For the longest time, I didn’t connect the dots between my allergy flare-ups and those pounding migraine episodes. Turns out, it wasn’t all in…
Last summer, I noticed these tiny, squiggly shadows drifting across my vision—like translucent worms or cobwebs that darted away every time I tried to focus on them. At first, I brushed them off as harmless quirks, but when they lingered for weeks and seemed to multiply, I couldn’t help but wonder: could there be something…
It started out like any other winter cold — stuffy nose, body aches, the usual. But then came the fever, spiking well above 102°F, and something strange happened. As I lay in bed, trying to rest, these tiny, squiggly shadows drifted across my vision. I blinked. Rubbed my eyes. But they were still there. Floaters….
As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more conversations than I can count with patients who say something like, “Ever since I caught that cold, I just can’t seem to shake it.” And you know what? Nine times out of ten, when we dig a little deeper, asthma is quietly playing a part. So, can…
Can allergies affect blood pressure levels? It’s a question I’ve heard more than a few times in my clinic—especially during spring and fall when allergy symptoms are in full bloom. You’d be surprised how often patients come in worried about their seasonal sniffles, and we end up uncovering a surprising link to their blood pressure…
Ever found yourself wondering, can asthma cause low-grade fever? You’re not alone—this is actually one of the most common questions I get from patients and even family members. As someone who’s spent years in the trenches as a pulmonary nurse, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing asthma symptoms can be. Especially when they start overlapping with…