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ABOUT AARIA RHEUMATOLOGY
Trusted Rheumatology Specialist in Singapore
Dr. Anindita Santosa is a distinguished rheumatologist with years of experience in caring for adults with rheumatologic and allergic conditions.

09/08/2025

How Chronic Illness Builds Quiet Resilience
Resilience isn’t always loud. For those living with autoimmune conditions, it’s built quietly — through everyday choices, setbacks, and small victories.

It’s not about toxic positivity. It’s about pacing, protecting your energy, and advocating when others don’t see your pain.

This type of strength deserves more recognition — especially during moments when we celebrate perseverance in all its forms.

Aaria Clinic supports patients in building this quiet resilience — with care plans that acknowledge the invisible weight chronic illness carries.

08/08/2025

'Immunocompromised' Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
The term “immunocompromised” is often misunderstood. It’s not just about having a weak immune system — it’s about imbalance.

For people with autoimmune conditions, the immune system may be overactive in some ways, but underprepared in others — especially if you're on immunosuppressants.

This doesn’t mean you’re always sick — but it does mean your body might respond differently to viruses, vaccines, and even stress.

Use the term carefully, and understand what it means in your unique health context. Ask your specialist how your immunity is affected and what precautions make sense for your lifestyle.

06/08/2025

5 Early Warning Signs of Autoimmune Conditions in Women
Women are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases — yet early signs are often missed or brushed off.

Watch out for:
- Unexplained fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
- Low-grade fevers or chronic achiness
- Skin changes like rashes, dry patches, or hives without clear cause
- Joint pain, especially in small joints like fingers and wrists
- Brain fog, mood changes, or forgetfulness

These may point to conditions like lupus, Hashimoto’s, or early inflammatory arthritis — especially when they cluster or persist.

🩺 Early detection is key. At Aaria Clinic, we help women connect the dots and access tailored autoimmune screening.

04/08/2025

5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Breastfeeding With Autoimmune Disease
Breastfeeding can be a meaningful part of early motherhood — but for people with autoimmune conditions, it’s rarely simple.

Here’s what isn’t always discussed:

1. Some medications may not be safe for breastfeeding — but others are. Always confirm with your specialist.
2. Fluctuations in hormones can worsen or ease your autoimmune symptoms.
3. Fatigue, pain, and flares can make night feeds especially tough.
4. You’re not failing if you choose combination feeding or formula.
5. Support groups and lactation consultants can make a huge difference.

There’s no one “right way” — only the path that protects both your baby’s health and your own.

02/08/2025

The 2PM Crash Isn't Normal for Everyone — Especially if You Have an Autoimmune Condition
Feeling exhausted after eating? For many women with autoimmune conditions, this “slump” hits harder — and it’s not just a carb crash.

Studies show that post-meal inflammatory spikes in IL-6 and TNF-α can worsen fatigue and brain fog in autoimmune patients.

It’s not laziness. It’s a biochemical response your body is having to food and inflammation.

If your afternoons feel like uphill battles, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone.

✨ Tip: Track your meals and symptoms. Some foods may trigger stronger cytokine responses than others.

01/08/2025

Lung Symptoms Are Often Missed in Autoimmune Diagnoses
Shortness of breath? Chronic cough? Many people think of infections or allergies — not autoimmune disease. But autoimmune conditions like lupus, RA, and scleroderma can quietly affect the lungs.

Interstitial lung disease (ILD), pleuritis, and pulmonary hypertension are serious — and often underdiagnosed — complications of autoimmune illness.

If you have ongoing respiratory issues with no clear cause, don’t ignore it. Mention it to your doctor, especially if you’re already managing an autoimmune condition.

Early detection protects lung health and quality of life.

30/07/2025

You’re Not Faking It, Your Condition Is Just Misunderstood
“You don’t look sick.” “Maybe it’s just stress.” “Are you sure it’s not in your head?”

If you’ve heard these, you’re not alone. Autoimmune conditions often come with invisible symptoms, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain — that don’t show up on the outside.

But just because someone can’t see your symptoms doesn’t mean they aren’t real.

- Your experience is valid.
- Your pain isn’t up for debate.
- Your condition deserves understanding, not judgment.

Let’s break the stigma and talk openly about what invisible illness really looks like.

28/07/2025

Autoimmune Doesn’t Mean Weak, It Means Adaptive
Living with autoimmune disease means adapting, not giving up.

Some days, you manage work, family, appointments, and flare symptoms all at once. Other days, just taking a shower feels like progress.

That’s not failure. That’s flexibility.

In Singapore’s achievement-driven culture, it’s easy to feel judged, especially when you don’t “look sick.” But behind the scenes, autoimmune patients are constantly adjusting plans, routines, and expectations to protect their health.

Let’s reframe the narrative. Autoimmune resilience isn’t about pushing through, it’s about knowing when to pause.

You are not weak. You’re adapting and that's a big win.

26/07/2025

Why You Might Wake Up Stiff: It’s Not Just Sleep Position
Waking up with stiff fingers, knees, or back? For autoimmune patients, morning stiffness isn’t just about poor posture, it’s about overnight inflammation.

When your body is at rest, immune activity can increase. That’s why people with RA or lupus often feel worse in the morning and better by mid-day.

What can help?
- Gentle stretching before bed
- Warm compresses in the morning
- Using supportive pillows for joints

Speak with your doctor if stiffness lasts more than 30–60 minutes daily, it could signal a need to adjust treatment.

You deserve mornings that feel manageable, not like a battle.

25/07/2025

Is It a Flare or Something Else? How to Tell
Not every bad day is a flare and not every flare looks the same.

Sometimes it’s fatigue from poor sleep, or pain from overactivity. Other times, it’s an actual immune-driven flare-up needing medical attention.

What can help you tell the difference?
-Track symptoms: how long they last, when they appear
-Look for patterns: Is this linked to stress, infection, or meds?
- Know your baseline: Compare how this episode differs from your usual

If symptoms escalate or don’t resolve with your usual coping tools, it’s okay to reach out to your doctor.

You don’t have to wait for things to “get worse” to get support.

21/07/2025

Why Autoimmune Flares Often Happen After Success
You finally get through a busy week. You travel, hit deadlines, manage family and then suddenly: fatigue, joint pain, brain fog.

Sound familiar? Many patients experience autoimmune flares after high-functioning periods. Why? Because your body was using up energy reserves to “push through.” Once the pressure lifts, your immune system reacts.

This is called a post-exertional flare and it’s more common than you think.

What helps:

✔ Planning rest after events, not just before

✔ Saying “no” before burnout hits

✔ Recognizing energy as a limited resource

You don’t need to earn your rest. In autoimmune care, rest is part of resilience.

19/07/2025

3 Everyday Habits That Help Calm Autoimmune Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is the root of most autoimmune flares. While treatment is medical, daily habits can make a big difference.

Here are 3 science-backed lifestyle tips:
-Stay hydrated, Water supports cellular repair and flushes toxins.
- Sleep consistently, 7–9 hours helps regulate inflammatory markers.
- Move gently, A 20-min walk can reduce stiffness and boost endorphins.

These don’t need drastic changes, just small, regular actions.

They’re not a cure, but they support your body’s recovery and resilience.

🌿 Let’s care for your health, one habit at a time.

Address

6A Napier Road, Gleneagles Medical Centre, #09/11
Central Region
258499

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 13:00
	14:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 13:00
	14:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 13:00
	14:30 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 13:00
	14:30 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 13:00
	14:30 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:30

Website

https://aariarheumatology.com.sg/

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