Is your Rheumatoid Arthritis in remission? Here’s how you can tell & tips to get you there.

Discover what remission in rheumatoid arthritis truly means and how you can achieve it! Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz shares the essential signs to look for and strategies to help you discuss your treatment plan with your doctor.

🔗 Links:
Your Appointment Home Run Handbook - https://bit.ly/4heAouK
The guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all!

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💡Video Key Takeaways
✔️ Remission in RA is defined by minimal symptoms, few swollen/tender joints, and low CRP levels.
✔️ The Treat to Target strategy adjusts treatment based on disease activity to achieve remission.
✔️ Patients should track good vs. bad days, energy levels, and NSAID use to monitor their condition.
✔️ Open communication with doctors is crucial for shared decision-making and addressing symptom discrepancies.
✔️ Lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, exercise, and stress management are vital for achieving and maintaining remission.

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
00:00 What is Remission?
3:02 Remission from the Doctor’s POV
4:30 What you can monitor
6:00 When realities don’t match
8:00 Convo Starters (Qs for you and your Doc)

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👩🏻‍⚕️ About me:
Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 15 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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