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Thriving with Arthritis -with Dr. Diana Girnita
Thriving with Arthritis is an evidence-based podcast dedicated to helping people understand, manage, and live well with arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Hosted by Dr. Diana M. Girnita, MD, PhD, a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology with a PhD in Immunology, the podcast bridges modern rheumatology with lifestyle and integrative medicine.
The show covers a wide range of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, Sjögren’s disease, gout, and other inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders. Each episode provides clear explanations of diagnosis, lab testing, imaging, medications, biologics, and emerging therapies—alongside practical strategies for nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress regulation, and chronic pain management.
Listeners hear conversations with experts in rheumatology, immunology, nutrition, physical therapy, and mind-body medicine, as well as real patient stories that highlight the challenges of diagnosis, flares, remission, and long-term disease management.
Dr. Girnita brings over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, including advanced postdoctoral training at Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh. She is widely recognized for combining rigorous scientific medicine with a whole-person approach that treats not just disease activity, but the person living with the disease.
An educator with a global reach, Dr. Girnita has accumulated over 30 million views across YouTube and social media, where she delivers clear, science-based education on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Medscape, and other major medical publications.
Thriving with Arthritis empowers patients to make informed decisions, navigate the healthcare system with confidence, reduce inflammation, prevent complications, and reclaim quality of life.
Thriving with Arthritis -with Dr. Diana Girnita
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis: Jill's Story of Telemedicine Success
Join Dr. Diana Girnita and her patient Jill Toole for an inspiring exploration of overcoming obstacles in the current healthcare system. In this episode, Jill shares how she was finally diagnosed with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.
Initially misdiagnosed and shuffled between specialists with multiple ineffective treatments, Jill spent over a year without communication about her abnormal test results. She endured years of hand injections and dismissals from renowned institutions. Determined to find answers, Jill turned to online resources and discovered telemedicine. Within weeks, she connected with a rheumatologist 2,500 miles away, received a correct diagnosis, and began effective treatment. Jill was suffering from Seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that is hard to diagnose.
Telemedicine proved to be a game-changer, providing timely and personalized care. Discover the power of patient-provider collaboration and the impact of telemedicine in delivering excellent medical care when it’s needed most. Rheumatologist OnCall, the first telemedicine company offering specialized care across many US states, breaks geographical barriers with a holistic approach that includes diagnosis, tests, treatments, nutrition, physical therapy, and mindfulness. Join us as we explore personalized care on the journey to wellness.
Key Discussion Points:
- Challenges in the Current Healthcare System: Jill's journey from misdiagnosis and frustration to finding effective care.
- Diagnosis with Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Patient Empowerment and Advocacy: How Jill took control of her health and found answers.
- The Role of Telemedicine in Modern Healthcare: How telemedicine facilitated Jill's timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Patient-Provider Collaboration: The importance of effective communication and collaboration in healthcare.
- Rheumatologist OnCall's Holistic Approach: Providing comprehensive care that includes diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, physical therapy, and mindfulness.
- Breaking Geographical Barriers: How telemedicine connects patients with specialized care across the country.
Tune in for an inspiring story that showcases the transformative power of telemedicine and patient empowerment in overcoming healthcare obstacles.
More info about Dr. Diana Girnita, MD PhD
- Website: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/
- Email: Contact@rheumatologistoncall.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rheumatologistoncall
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-girnita-md-phd-07b57810/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatologistoncall/
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RheumatologistOncall/
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685130571554200