If you’re like most of my patients, you’ve probably spent countless mornings trying to figure out how to start your day without that familiar joint stiffness dragging you down. Believe me, I get it. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had so many conversations that start with the same question: “Is there a *daily routine…
When you’ve worked with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients as long as I have, you start to pick up on the subtle but powerful ways certain nutrients affect symptom management. One trace mineral that keeps popping up in conversations lately is magnesium. So, let’s dive into something I’ve been exploring more both personally and professionally: the…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis and dreaming of that next big trip, I see you. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner who’s also caught the travel bug, I’ve seen firsthand how RA can make the idea of traveling feel more stressful than exciting. But here’s the thing—traveling *with* RA is absolutely possible, and with the…