What’s it Like to be on Methotrexate for Autoimmune Arthritis? Panel Discussion #3
Arthritis Life
English - December 09, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBMedicine Health & Fitness Mental Health rheumatoid occupational therapy ankylosing spondylitis arthritis chronic disease rheumatology chronic illness patient stories inflammatory arthritis lifestyle medicine Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This is a follow up to episode 45: “What’s it like to be on Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis?” Paulina, Jenny, Ali, and Ananthi share what’s changed and what has stayed the same with their medications, including whether they’re still on methotrexate. They also reflect on how they’ve navigated the ups and downs of chronic illness life and share how grief and joy can co-exist. They also highlight the importance of finding a supportive community with shared experiences. They also discuss their choices around how much to share on social media about their experiences.
Paulina, Jenny, Ali, and Ananthi each share wisdom that has guided them along this nonlinear journey; encouraging self-care, advocating, celebrating small victories, and approaching life one day at a time. They conclude with a discussion about how to balance acceptance and adapting with a “fixing” mindset.
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