Afshin joins The Now What Pod to share her story of living with chronic pain. Afshin began experiencing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager, but learned to mask her suffering after years of being dismissed by doctors. She talks about the impact pain has had on her relationship, daily life with pain, and her service dog. 

 

Topics Discussed:

Life Update with Jen and Tesha

Difficulty getting diagnosed 

Masking the pain

Impact on her relationships

Stress and flare-ups

Familial Support

Daily life with chronic pain

Service Dog 

Unsolicited advice 

Learning to support others 

 

Resources:

Rheumatoid arthritis https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html#:~:text=Rheumatoid%20arthritis%2C%20or%20RA%2C%20is,usually%20many%20joints%20at%20once.

 

Fibromyalgia https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/fibromyalgia.htm#:~:text=Fibromyalgia%20

 

 

About Afshin Bhimani:

Find Afshin on Instagram @desi.spoonie and TikTok @solo.spoonie

www.desianddiseased.com

 

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