Managing more than one autoimmune disease—especially when one of them is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—can feel overwhelming. Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body. When you have RA and other autoimmune conditions at the same time, it can affect many parts of your body and make daily life more challenging. But…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means more than just managing pain. It’s about understanding your symptoms, noticing patterns, and finding what works best for your body. One helpful tool is journaling — writing things down to track how you feel. Journaling can help you and your healthcare team make better decisions, spot flare-ups early, and…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects more than just your joints. While most people think of RA as causing pain and swelling in the hands, it can also affect other parts of your body—including your eyes. Some people with RA may experience visual disturbances, which are changes in how they see. Understanding why…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy joints. This leads to pain, swelling, and stiffness—mostly in the hands, feet, and knees. RA can make everyday tasks harder and may affect how you move, sleep, and even how you feel emotionally. Understanding how RA impacts daily habits…
If you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might already know about the joint pain, swelling, and stiffness it can bring. But did you know RA can also affect your hearing? It’s something that doesn’t get talked about much, yet it’s more common than many people realize. Understanding the connection between RA and hearing changes…
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel like a daily struggle—pain, stiffness, stress. But what if something as simple as mindful breathing could help ease your journey? We sat down with Dr. Maya Rahman, a rheumatologist and mindfulness teacher with over 15 years of clinical experience, to unpack how mindful breathing can benefit those living…
Does RA affect memory? That’s a question I hear more often than you’d think. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had patients look at me with a mix of frustration and fear when they say, “I feel like I’m forgetting everything lately… is it the RA?” It’s not just aches and swollen joints anymore—we’re talking…
It’s wild how something as simple as water—something we take for granted every day—can play such a critical role in managing a complex disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve sat across from patients who were surprised to hear me emphasize hydration right alongside…
If you’ve been navigating the rollercoaster ride of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you’ve probably wondered more than once, “Is my food making this worse?” As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had more patients ask me about foods that trigger RA flares than almost anything else. And let me tell you—diet can absolutely make a difference. The…