Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about joint pain — it’s about the fatigue, the stiffness in the morning, and the invisible toll it takes on your daily life. I’ve been working as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner for years now, and let me tell you, I’ve seen how hard it hits. The good news?…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a daily challenge, and when it comes to managing your weight, things can feel even more complicated. As someone who has spent years working as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how weight management plays a significant role in how people with RA manage their symptoms. If…
If you’ve ever wrapped up a workout only to feel like your joints are staging a protest rally, you’re not alone. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless patients ask me what the best post-workout recovery tips for arthritis really are. And not just textbook advice—real-life, doable strategies that actually help. So, I’m diving…
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…
When you’re dealing with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), finding the best anti-inflammatory snacks for rheumatoid arthritis can feel like trying to pick a winning lottery ticket. There’s just so much conflicting info out there. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations with patients who are desperate to ease joint pain without turning to another…
Can rheumatoid arthritis affect your teeth and gums? Honestly, that’s a question I hear more often than you’d think—especially after someone sits in my exam room and starts connecting the dots between joint pain and those weird dental issues they’ve been brushing off. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had a front-row seat to just…
Let’s be real—living with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just about managing pain or medications. It’s the little things that slowly become a challenge—twisting a doorknob, reaching for a jar, tying your shoes. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how people’s lives shift, sometimes drastically, after their diagnosis. One of the biggest concerns I hear…
As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve sat across from countless patients who’ve asked me the same thing in different ways: “What are early warning signs of rheumatoid arthritis?” It’s a question I wish more people asked sooner, because with RA, timing really matters. Rheumatoid arthritis is sneaky—it doesn’t always come on with fireworks. Sometimes it…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis is no joke. One of the most frustrating things my patients often tell me—and hey, I’ve seen it firsthand as a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner—is that morning stiffness can feel like their body just forgot how to move overnight. If you’ve ever woken up feeling like the Tin Man in desperate need…