Don't Judge Me for My Good Days: Psoriatic-arthritis.com

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  (This was posted Feb 16, 2024 - but I thought it was such a great topic that I wanted to repost it.) Please don't judge me based on my good days. Looks can be deceiving for someone with a chronic illness. What looks like a good day might actually be a good day. Or it might be a good few hours. Or it could be someone doing their best to function through the pain. You don't honestly know what someone is going through, especially when they have lived with the pain for a long time. You'd be surprised how much pain people can learn to smile through. Read the full article at psoriatic-arthritis.com
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Why My Relationship With My Rheumatologist Matters: Bezzy PsA

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 My rheumatologist and I are a team; communication and trust are essential. So when I don’t feel heard or seen, it impacts my care.

Last year, I ended up in the emergency room. My rheumatologist called me within an hour to make sure I was okay. She even followed up with me a few days later. I feel so grateful to have an amazing, dedicated rheumatologist. And even beyond this scenario, we have a great dynamic.

Besides my rheumatologist, I’ve also had many great specialists who helped with different needs.

But there have been a few doctors I didn’t connect with. For one reason or another, it wasn’t a good fit. In the past, I would stick around until I realized that staying with a doctor I didn’t feel comfortable with wasn’t doing me any good.

Read the full article at Bezzy PsA

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