If you’ve ever wondered why gut issues seem to flare up around the same time as your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms, you’re not imagining things. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen this pattern over and over again in my patients—and honestly, in myself during high-stress periods when the immune system is already on edge….
Let’s talk real life with rheumatoid arthritis and how to cope with daily fatigue—because if you’re anything like many of the patients I’ve worked with, this isn’t just about joint pain or stiffness. It’s that crushing, all-over exhaustion that hits like a freight train, sometimes even before your feet hit the floor in the morning….
If you’re managing high blood pressure, I can tell you from years of working with patients that the conversation always comes back to food. What you eat matters—big time. And when we’re talking about controlling hypertension naturally, the best anti-inflammatory foods for hypertension are a must-have on your radar. Now, I’m not here to throw…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a real challenge, both physically and mentally. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen first-hand how RA not only affects the joints but also how stress can compound the pain and inflammation. That’s why I wanted to take a deeper dive into how reducing stress can lead to…
Can asthma cause difficulty digesting food? It’s a question I never really thought about deeply until I started seeing patterns in my patients—especially those dealing with both asthma and ongoing digestive issues. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve spent years helping people breathe easier, but I’ve noticed how often they bring up things like bloating, stomach…
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause blurred vision? That’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count in my clinic. And honestly, it’s a fair one. When patients come in with joint pain and stiffness, they’re often so focused on managing the physical symptoms that they don’t even think about how their eyes might…
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…
When I talk to my patients about managing rheumatoid arthritis and the role of hydration, the reaction is often a puzzled look followed by, “Wait… water can help my joints?” And I get it—hydration seems almost too simple in the grand scheme of chronic autoimmune conditions. But here’s the deal: as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner,…
Rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain during exercise is one of those double-edged swords I talk about with patients all the time. On the one hand, we all know how important movement is—staying active can actually help keep RA symptoms in check. But then there’s that very real, very frustrating issue: the pain. As a Rheumatology…