Arthritis Life

Best Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Episode Summary

Cheryl Crow shares her best advice for newly diagnosed patients from her 17 years of living with rheumatoid arthritis and 7 years of being an occupational therapist. She also includes messages from seventeen other patients who shared their best advice and words of encouragement.

Episode Notes

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:

Medical disclaimer:

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Episode Sponsor

Rheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. See all the details and join the program or waitlist now! 

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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.