Arthritis Life

What does Remission Mean to Patients? With Eileen Davidson

Episode Summary

In this episode, Cheryl Crow and Eileen Davidson delve into an often confusing topic: rheumatoid arthritis remission. In a fun role reversal, Eileen takes the lead in interviewing Cheryl for this episode, which was originally part of the “Talk Over RA” campaign* designed to help patients understand what remission really is (and isn’t!).

Episode Notes

After defining what remission is, Cheryl and Eileen take a deep dive into the importance of finding the right medical treatments and aiming for remission.They also dive into how small lifestyle changes, like setting boundaries and pacing yourself, can help you feel a sense of control over your symptoms.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by your diagnosis or like remission will never be in your reach, their stories will remind you that you're not alone, and life can be fulfilling with the right approach.

Disclosure: The “Talk Over RA” campaign is supported by Abbvie. Arthritis Life Podcast host Cheryl Crow receives no monetary compensation for this work, but Eileen, who is featured in this interview, does. 

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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 Sponsors

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! 

For full episode show notes:

Go to the episode page on the Arthritis Life Website: https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2024/10/17/what-does-remission-mean-to-patients-with-eileen-davidson/