Let’s be real—joint pain is a frustrating beast. I’ve had countless patients walk into my exam room convinced they have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) just because their knees or fingers ache after a long day. And I get it—when your joints hurt, it’s easy to assume the worst. But here’s the thing: not all joint pain…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be a daily battle. Trust me—I’ve seen it firsthand as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, and even in my own family. The stiffness, the swelling, the sheer frustration of not being able to do what you used to. One of the most common questions I get from patients is, “Is there…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know how relentless the pain can be. Finding relief without leaning heavily on medications is something many of us hope for, especially when side effects or long-term use feel overwhelming. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve spent years walking alongside patients, witnessing their struggles and triumphs firsthand….
If there’s one question I get all the time as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, it’s this: “Is there anything I can take that’ll help me feel less tired all the time?” And believe me, I get it. Rheumatoid arthritis and managing fatigue with supplements is something I talk about almost daily in clinic. The exhaustion…
If you’ve ever sat across from a patient struggling with joint pain and morning stiffness, then you know how relentless rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve witnessed firsthand how chronic inflammation takes a toll—not just on joints, but on every facet of life. Over the years, many of my patients…
Managing rheumatoid arthritis and the benefits of journaling pain isn’t something you typically hear about in the same breath—but trust me, they should be. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how chronic joint pain and emotional tolls are tightly linked. Over the years, I’ve encouraged many of my patients to keep a pain…
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause jaw pain? That’s a question I hear more often than you might think in my rheumatology clinic. Most folks associate RA with joints like the hands, wrists, or knees—but the jaw? Yes, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can absolutely be involved, and when it is, it’s not just annoying—it can really interfere…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means learning how to work *with* your body instead of against it. And let me tell you, one of the most common things my patients ask is how to strengthen hands with rheumatoid arthritis without flaring things up. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can…
If you’ve ever found yourself cradling a steaming mug of tea after a long day of joint stiffness or swelling, you’re not alone. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s seen it all—from early morning joint flares to late-night pain flare-ups—I know firsthand how much people with arthritis crave natural remedies that *actually help*. And yes,…