Let's Get Personal
Let's Get Personal
Let’s Get Personal is a podcast series for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) who are navigating the challenges of diagnosis, treatment decisions, and ongoing care. In each season, we explore key topics that affect your RA journey — from patient stories and emotional resilience to lab results and treatment innovations. You’ll hear from rheumatologists and RA patients alike, offering both…Social links:
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Rheumatoid Factor Levels and RA: Understanding the Connection with Dr. Jeff Curtis
A Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test is a key blood test often used in diagnosing and managing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but its meaning isn’t always clear. In this episode, host Shelley Fritz speaks with Dr. Jeff Curtis, a leading rheumatologist and epidemiologist at the University of Alabama at Birming…
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Understanding Rheumatoid Factor in RA: Insights from Dr. Ted Mikuls
A Rheumatoid Factor (RF) test is a blood test that can help in diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but what do your RF levels really mean? In this episode, host Shelley Fritz sits down with Dr. Ted Mikuls, a leading rheumatologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and VA Nebraska-Weste…
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Audio Guide 2: Understanding Trial and Error in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medication changes are par for the course when managing a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis. Here’s why — and how to better cope with the emotional journey of RA treatment. This audio guide is brought to you by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with suppor…
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Audio Guide 1: Understanding Precision and Personalized Medicine for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Understanding the difference between precision and personalized medicine is important for the present and future care of rheumatoid arthritis — learn why. This audio guide is brought to you by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with support from Scipher Medicine. Fo…
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Episode 4: Dr. Wright
Dr. Wright talks to us about the relationship between a rheumatologist and a patient, and how good communication is key to finding the right RA treatment.
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Episode 3: Shilpa's Story
Shilpa discusses the many emotions of living with and treating RA — and how having a supportive community and solid relationship with your doctor can help you better cope.
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Episode 2: Alexis' Story
Alexis talks about the importance of coming to terms with your diagnosis, doing your own research, and being persistent in your RA treatment and care.
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Episode 1: Eileen's Story
Eileen shares how learning to be specific about her physical and mental health needs has helped navigate the RA treatment journey.
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