Best Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis Life28 Heinä 2020

Best Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

This episode including tips for to cope with the initial diagnosis, how to best educate yourself about your condition, ways to utilize social support without getting overwhelmed, how to best collaborate with your provider and make treatment decisions, and finally how to take care of your mind and manage stress.

Episode breakdown:
  • 1:10 - Episode Introduction
  • 2:08 - Analogy for those newly diagnosed - a tourist in an unplanned for land
  • 4:08 - Advice for the initial adjustment period
  • 6:30 - Tips for educating yourself about your condition
  • 10:00 - How to best utilize social support, including social media
  • 18:15 - How to best interact with your providers and medical team.
  • 20:15 - How to choose the best treatment ideas for you
  • 31:44 - Tips for managing stress and taking care of your mind
  • 40:00 - Concluding thoughts
Medical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode Sponsor

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Links discussed in this episode:Thank you so much to those who contributed their words of wisdom!

From Instagram: @hopeamidthepain, @Rheumatoiddiaries, @TheNarcissistGames, @Sje70, @deepa.venkatraman, @drmaggiecadet, @A.shrummer, @Jbayze2018, @worldofot, @boop911, @Kimesue, @Mommywithmctd, @ra.and.me , @Paulaburza, @_chronically_happy_, @warriorsmovemountains, @graceandable_official

From Facebook: Monica Thomas, Laura Muller, Christopher Vance.


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