Thank you Dr. Girnita for this video. And thank you Dr. Cush for joining. I don’t have RA, I have Sjogren’s. I was in Texas from 2012-2014 and you were my doctor Dr. Cush. My favorite rheumatologist here in Atlanta recommended you before I moved out there. When I moved back, I went straight back to him. It’s heck trying to find a rheumatologist! So I’m glad you addressed it. My rheumatologist decided to retire about 2 years ago and I was forced to find someone new. All the rheumatologists with good reputations in Atlanta are heading toward their retirement years, so that ruled out any doctor I wanted. The newer doctors just aren’t up to snuff. I ended up choosing a doctor at Emory. They have several rheumatologists, so I figured if the first person wasn’t a good fit, I’d have others to choose. Fortunately, she knows her stuff and I like her. Wish she’d loosen up a bit. Then again, I used to get a hug before leaving my retired rheumatologist (Dr. Gary Myerson), I don’t anticipate many other doctors doing that.
I don't drink, don't smoke, I'm a whole food plant based vegan, I consume no sugar or oil, I workout 5 days a week, and I do cardio. I still got RA. I also have no family history.
Dr.Girnita please help me..I have an RA for almost 5 yrs.now.. I have deformed hands.How can I treat this to become normal or to return to it's normal position..What medicine will I take that you know..Do need a physical therapist?
Are there “stages” in RA? If so, can you cover those “stages” in your next video? Please. My RA Dr. just told me she couldn’t help me. She wants me to see a “pain specialist “. How does a RA Dr. recommend this on only the 3rd visit? In the process of finding a new RA Dr. now. So confused and in so much pain.
I was diagnosed 2004 with RA /fibro/ I'm still not horribly crippled. I do have tremendous chronic pain. I eat raw ginger & turmeric daily. Garlic or fish oil. Onions. And I have advanced Osteoporosis (literally off the written chart) I was told "nothing I can do for you" so..as long as I keep these + ashwagandha,astaxanthin, D3, B-comp (all food based) organic. I'm 65. I weigh 109 . *dr. Diana I will be seeing if my insurance will let my see you. It looks like I have either ms/Lupus/ Sjogren. I am controlling seizures with cbd. Nothing else has wkd. Thank you. Have a blessed day 🙏🏼 ✨️ 💛 I watch ALL OF your videos!
I was 14 years old when I first got a swollen finger… within months my knees began to hurt. By the time I was in my late teens- early twenties it was in my wrists and toes.I had several synovectomies and only prednisone works. I quit smoking at 30 and my raging arthritis stopped. It does rear its ugly head, but it’s not nearly as destructive. I know the smoking did it. No family history.
Ty I have been following you because i suffer fr grade 1 Spondylolistheses L4 L5 S1. No amount of pain medicine could remove the pain I'm feeling. Can you help me get rid. I'm 72 yo now. How long do I have to suffer. It's very frustrating. It's hard to stand and walk especially in the.morning.
Thank you Dr. Girnita for this video. And thank you Dr. Cush for joining. I don’t have RA, I have Sjogren’s. I was in Texas from 2012-2014 and you were my doctor Dr. Cush. My favorite rheumatologist here in Atlanta recommended you before I moved out there. When I moved back, I went straight back to him. It’s heck trying to find a rheumatologist! So I’m glad you addressed it. My rheumatologist decided to retire about 2 years ago and I was forced to find someone new. All the rheumatologists with good reputations in Atlanta are heading toward their retirement years, so that ruled out any doctor I wanted. The newer doctors just aren’t up to snuff. I ended up choosing a doctor at Emory. They have several rheumatologists, so I figured if the first person wasn’t a good fit, I’d have others to choose. Fortunately, she knows her stuff and I like her. Wish she’d loosen up a bit. Then again, I used to get a hug before leaving my retired rheumatologist (Dr. Gary Myerson), I don’t anticipate many other doctors doing that.
I don't drink, don't smoke, I'm a whole food plant based vegan, I consume no sugar or oil, I workout 5 days a week, and I do cardio. I still got RA. I also have no family history.
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What made you think being a vegan was going keep you healthy makes no sense 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@kittenlilly100 tried putting a fast or two in the mix?
Do you intermittent fast to fix your mitochondria and gut health?
Wow...very informative. I need this vid since i have RA myself. Thank you.
You are so welcome
Thank you doctor. This was very interesting and informative.❤😊👍🙏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dear Dr Girnita please can you do a video about undifferentiated connective tissue disease? Thank you
I will !
@@rheumatologistoncall that’s great news!
Dr.Girnita please help me..I have an RA for almost 5 yrs.now.. I have deformed hands.How can I treat this to become normal or to return to it's normal position..What medicine will I take that you know..Do need a physical therapist?
Are there “stages” in RA? If so, can you cover those “stages” in your next video? Please. My RA Dr. just told me she couldn’t help me. She wants me to see a “pain specialist “. How does a RA Dr. recommend this on only the 3rd visit? In the process of finding a new RA Dr. now. So confused and in so much pain.
I was diagnosed 2004 with RA /fibro/ I'm still not horribly crippled. I do have tremendous chronic pain. I eat raw ginger & turmeric daily. Garlic or fish oil. Onions. And I have advanced Osteoporosis (literally off the written chart) I was told "nothing I can do for you" so..as long as I keep these + ashwagandha,astaxanthin, D3, B-comp (all food based) organic. I'm 65. I weigh 109 .
*dr. Diana I will be seeing if my insurance will let my see you. It looks like I have either ms/Lupus/ Sjogren. I am controlling seizures with cbd. Nothing else has wkd. Thank you. Have a blessed day 🙏🏼 ✨️ 💛 I watch ALL OF your videos!
I have RA my daily diet vegetables . My problem is not comfortable to eaten this food maybe factor of blood type
I have RA and I am suffering. I live in the Island of Jamaica. Rheumatologists are few in number.
I was 14 years old when I first got a swollen finger… within months my knees began to hurt. By the time I was in my late teens- early twenties it was in my wrists and toes.I had several synovectomies and only prednisone works. I quit smoking at 30 and my raging arthritis stopped. It does rear its ugly head, but it’s not nearly as destructive. I know the smoking did it. No family history.
Thank you for watching my channel!
How to stop the auto immune disease in my RA..?
Thank you for reaching out! It's great to see you are looking for ways to manage your RA. Remember, you're not alone in this journey.
Ty I have been following you because i suffer fr grade 1 Spondylolistheses L4 L5 S1. No amount of pain medicine could remove the pain I'm feeling. Can you help me get rid. I'm 72 yo now. How long do I have to suffer. It's very frustrating. It's hard to stand and walk especially in the.morning.
Is smoking or eating marijuana bad for RA too? I'm sure it's not great but is it the same as cigarettes?