How to Cope With Comorbidities: Jan's Story

<p>In this episode, seasoned patient and registered nurse (RN) Jan Hempstead shares her best tips for managing stress and living a fulfilling life with multiple comorbidities. Jan lives with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Hypermobile type (EDS), hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HAT), Dysautonomia, and more. This includes discussions about the importance of support (including Cheryl’s <a href="https://arthritislifeschool.thinkific.com" target="_blank">Rheum to THRIVE</a> program) and mindfulness, meditation and Stoic Philosophy in Jan’s journey.</p><h2>Episode at a glance:</h2><ul><li>Diagnosis story: Jan shares how her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis was very difficult due to her comorbid conditions: EDS Ehler-s danlos syndrome, dysautonomia, and hereditary alpha-tryptasemia (HAT)</li><li>Best tools in Jan’s toolbox for RA and EDS</li><li>Biggest challenges with Managing multiple comorbidities</li><li>What helps Jan cope with managing multiple conditions</li><li>Importance of community and support groups</li><li>Rapid fire questions (lightning round)</li></ul><h2>Medical disclaimer:</h2><p>All content found on <a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/" target="_blank">Arthritis Life</a> public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.</p><h2>Episode Sponsors</h2><p><a href="https://arthritislifeschool.thinkific.com" target="_blank">Rheum to THRIVE</a>, a community support & education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. <a href="https://arthritislifeschool.thinkific.com" target="_blank">Join the next group </a>today!</p><h2>Full Episode Details</h2><p>See full details including a transcript at<a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/" target="_blank"> www.MyArthritisLife.Net</a> </p>