Getting a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis is truly life changing. Learn about your doctor's strategy when approaching your arthritis and get your questions answered.
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The guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all!
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🎥 watch more:
5 Things you need to know about your +Rheumatoid Factor: https://youtu.be/sZJBU8OfTnQ
Top 10 Facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis pt1: https://youtu.be/TiHsxG36W8A
Top 10 Facts about Rheumatoid Arthritis pt2: https://youtu.be/bMYjYKZuyhY
How to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis pt2: https://youtu.be/padypfbiqb0
⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
2:35 Anti-Inflammatory v Anti-RA (Disease Modifying)
5:34 Why long-term anti-inflammatory use is a problem
7:08 The deal with prednisone
10:30 Disease Modification
13:03 New RA diagnosis? This is the typical treatment plan
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👩🏻⚕️ Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.
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