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 explor…

Follow the podcast:

8 clip(s) in playlist

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…
13:08
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…
16:54
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.
15:14
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.
22:06
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.
22:41
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.
22:06
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…
09:42
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…
08:44