Spondycast

In this episode of Spondycast’s Psoriatic Arthritis Explained, we explore how pain, fatigue, and body image concerns can affect intimacy and sexual well-being, along with practical communication strategies and treatment considerations that can help individuals and couples stay connected.

Heidi Waltz, SAA support group leader and patient advocate, shares her firsthand experience attending the American College of Rheumatology's Rheum Advocacy Conference, offering practical insights and inspiration for anyone interested in using their voice to advance policies that improve the lives of people living with spondyloarthritis.

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Series, Alexis Ogdie, MD helps listeners understand patient-reported outcome tools such as PsAQoL and HAQ while exploring how fatigue, pain, physical function, emotional well-being, and quality of life influence care decisions.

James Roberson shares his experience of living with ankylosing spondylitis and his journey to becoming the leader of SAA’s Washington, D.C. Support Group.

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, Alexis Ogdie, MD, discusses the broader health impact of PsA, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, uveitis, gastrointestinal disease, mental health, fatigue, sleep, and inflammation across body systems.

Kurt Hower, co-host of Enable: The Disability Podcast, shares his journey with ankylosing spondylitis—from its impact on his daily life, mobility, work, and relationships to his recent experience with hip replacement surgery.

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, Ana-Maria Orbai, MD, MHS explores how sex and gender may influence the experience of living with PsA, including differences in symptoms, diagnosis, pain, treatment response, caregiving responsibilities, reproductive health, and overall quality of life.

Licensed Practical Nurse Kayla Walker discusses how infusion therapy works, when it may be considered for spondyloarthritis, and what patients can expect before, during, and after treatment.

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, we explore the emotional impact of living with psoriatic arthritis, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, identity changes, and the challenges of adapting to life with a chronic illness.

Rheumatologist Soha Dolatabadi, MD walks listeners through what typically happens during a first rheumatology appointment and how patients can prepare ahead of time.