Flares happen. We do everything we can to prevent them and to understand why they occur. But sometimes they just happen. This is true regardless of the inflammatory or autoimmune disease: lupus, arthritis, fibromyalgia, vasculitis and all the others. As frustrating as they can be, there are things you can do to maneuver your way through them with care and grace.

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⏱Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:03 The Productive Rheumatology Appointment Guide
2:03 Why flares happen (It's NOT your fault!)
4:10 What is flare and what do they look like?
6:46 Do flares cause permanent damage?
8:38 How to take care of yourself during a flare
9:06 Symptoms of a severe flare
9:47 REST
10:15 Antiinflammatory medications
11:56 Ask for help
12:59 Exposure to nature
13:26 BREATH
14:18 How to put your flare in context of your overall health

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‍⚕ Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I'd like to thank you for stopping by Connected Rheumatology. I am a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist with over 12 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor.

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