If you’ve ever felt a strange, tight clenching in your jaw and wondered what on earth it has to do with your stomach, you’re not alone. As someone who has worked closely with patients in a busy gastroenterology clinic, I’ve had plenty of people look at me like I’ve got two heads when I mention…
If you’ve ever experienced an aching jaw that just won’t quit and you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might be surprised to learn that the two could be connected. RA and jaw pain explained—that’s exactly what we’re diving into today. As a rheumatology nurse practitioner, I’ve seen patients caught off guard by this…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause jaw tightness, you’re not alone. This is one of those sneaky symptoms that patients often mention offhandedly — usually while talking about shortness of breath or chest tightness — but it’s rarely the star of the show. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve had more than a few…
Ever felt that weird, dull ache in your jaw or maybe some ear pressure and thought, “Is this just a coincidence, or could it be connected to my asthma?” I’ve been a Pulmonary Nurse for years, and trust me, you’re not the only one who’s asked that. It’s one of those strange overlaps people don’t…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. As a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner, I’ve seen firsthand how this condition can impact more than just the joints—it can also have serious repercussions on dental health. Often, the connection between RA and oral health is overlooked, but understanding how these two are…
If you’ve ever felt a weird throbbing in your jaw and brushed it off as dental drama, you’re not alone. But here’s the kicker—there might be more to it. As an internal medicine physician specializing in hypertension management, I’ve had more than a few patients come in with symptoms that didn’t quite fit the textbook….
Hey, so you might not realize this, but if you’ve got rheumatoid arthritis (RA), your oral health could be in for some challenges. I mean, RA’s main thing is attacking your joints, right? But here’s the kicker—those same inflammation problems might be doing a number on your gums, teeth, and overall mouth health. It’s like…