In this episode, Cheryl chats with Cayla Alexander, a rheumatology nurse practitioner who brings both medical expertise and personal insight to the discussion. Cayla shares her journey with axial spondyloarthritis, including the challenges and delayed diagnosis she faced as a young adult.
She explains the key role nurse practitioners play in rheumatology and highlights the lifestyle habits, like movement and nutrition, that have made a real difference in her own health. Cayla also offers practical advice for communicating with healthcare providers and supporting yourself after a new diagnosis.
Her story is an inspiring reminder that living well with a chronic illness is not only possible, but achievable.
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