As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I get this question more often than you’d think: does RA affect blood vessels? Short answer? Yes, and in more ways than people realize. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t just about achy joints—it’s a full-body inflammatory condition, and that inflammation can take a toll on your blood vessels, too. I’ve seen…
Let’s talk about something I see a lot in my clinic as a rheumatology nurse practitioner—rheumatoid arthritis and its effect on joint lubrication. Trust me, it’s a topic that doesn’t get enough attention, yet it plays such a key role in how RA progresses and how people feel day to day. Joint lubrication might sound…
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 you’re living with rheumatoid arthritis, you already know it’s more than just joint pain — it’s a daily challenge that can test your patience, energy, and overall well-being. From my years working as a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how the right self-care strategies can make a real difference in managing symptoms and…
If you’ve ever tried to juggle a full workday while battling joint stiffness, brain fog, and relentless exhaustion, you already know this: rheumatoid arthritis and strategies for managing work fatigue are topics we seriously don’t talk about enough. As a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen far too many patients struggle in silence—pushing through meetings with…
As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve had countless conversations with patients about what really makes rheumatoid arthritis flare—and what actually helps calm it down. Let’s be real: managing rheumatoid arthritis and balancing inflammation triggers is a bit like walking a tightrope. You try to stay steady, but the smallest gust (say, a stressful week or…
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 dealt with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know how much it can affect your daily life—especially when it comes to something as simple as putting on a pair of shoes. From my years working as a Rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how the right footwear can make a world of difference for…
If you’ve ever struggled with rheumatoid arthritis and the connection to dry eyes, trust me—you’re not imagining things. I see this combination more often than you’d think in my rheumatology practice. Patients come in expecting to talk about joint pain, and the next thing you know, we’re knee-deep in a conversation about gritty eyes, blurred…