Live Yes! With Arthritis

If you take a biologic drug to manage your arthritis, you might be facing some unexpected decisions as more competitors to brand-name biologics — called biosimilars — become available in the U.S. This year, at least eight biosimilars to the self-injectible biologic Humira are coming to market. Learn more about these drugs and what questions to ask your doctor and insurance company.

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Special Guest: Anna Hyde.

This episode was originally released on May 24, 2022.

Living with a chronic illness like arthritis and its symptoms often means living with grief, too. You may grieve losing the ability to do things you love, the future you had dreamed of, maybe even your identity. Internationally known grief and grieving expert David Kessler joins us to discuss grief and arthritis and offer some ways to cope.

*Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes, additional resources and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep-74-grief-and-chronic-illness-with-david-kessler *

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Special Guest: David Kessler.

Dating. It’s a weighted word that triggers eye rolls and a slew of other emotions and emotive responses. While it’s not for the faint of heart, the heart is the very reason why we put ourselves out there and through the dating gauntlet. Dating with a chronic condition like arthritis creates its own level of trials — both physical and emotional.

In this episode, our experts candidly discuss what it’s really like to date with arthritis and explore the challenges, the highs and lows, how to make it safe and potentially less painful … and everything in between.

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Special Guests: Alexa Child, Jacqueline Child, and Sadiq Jiwa.

We all know that staying physically active is one of the best things you can do for your arthritis and overall health. But let’s be honest, staying active when pain is persistent is hard, and at times, may feel impossible.

The research and recommendations for the benefits of physical activity are well documented. The CDC recommends adults with chronic health conditions and disabilities get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity a week and at least two days a week of muscle-strengthening activities. But what does that mean exactly? And what does that look like? And what if you can’t meet those guidelines?

In this episode, our experts we’ll answer those and many more questions about physical activity and arthritis and the importance of starting where you are.

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Special Guest: Kirsten Ambrose, MS.

Arthritis can affect anyone — even children. Hear real talk about juvenile arthritis from those who have lived with it and how they adapted and overcame obstacles to thrive with JA.

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Special Guests: Beka Nicola and Brianna Ramos.

2022 was an eventful year. In this episode, our host, Rebecca, takes a look back at the most memorable moments from the past year’s top podcasts on subjects such as mental health, fatigue and sleep, sex and intimacy, pain management, grief and more.

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Special Guests: Dan Cushman, MD, Daniel Clauw, MD, David Kessler, Dr. Hayes Wilson, Dr. Mike Saag, Dr. Susan Bartlett, Jacques Dallaire, John (Drew) Sturgeon, and Rachel Aaron, PhD, MA.

Leading experts in rheumatology from all over the world convened at the American College of Rheumatology annual scientific meeting, ACR Convergence. In this episode, Rebecca talks to some of the rheumatologists and scientists about their work and presentations, and to other patients who participated. Hear about some of the research, treatments and trends that have emerged in the past year.

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Special Guests: Cheryl Crow, MOT, OTR/L, Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH, David T. Felson, MD, MPH, Jean Liew, MD, MS, and Megan E.B. Clowse, MD, MPH.

Access will soon expand for new biologic treatments for inflammatory arthritis called biosimilars. Learn what they are, what to expect when taking one, including safety and effectiveness, and how determine if they are right for you.

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Special Guest: Mark S. Box, MD, FACR, FACP.

Being overweight can make arthritis worse — and not just because every extra pound adds four pounds of force on joints. Fat is an active tissue that drives inflammation. In this episode, a scientist discusses her research into the role of fat, how it seems to affect cartilage and how it might be linked to osteoarthritis. She also offers some tips for achieving a healthier weight.

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Special Guest: Dr. Kelsey Collins.

Movement is medicine when it comes to arthritis pain, but what if it hurts just to get moving? In this episode, you’ll hear how a physical therapist can help you learn to move with less pain. An expert will also discuss PT techniques to ease pain without drugs.

Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast

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Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Teoma LaShawn.