Since Saturday, my body has been reminding me who’s in charge. Between a POTS flare that makes even standing up feel like climbing a mountain and the mental fog that comes with it, I’ve been running on empty. Add in prednisone side effects—moon face, not looking like myself, not feeling like myself—and it’s been a week of battling both body and mind.
That’s why I’m especially grateful for doctors who listen and understand. This week on the podcast, I got to sit down with my own rheumatologist, Dr. Reeti Joshi. We talked about what it’s like navigating chronic illness from both sides of the desk—patient and provider. Her perspective reminded me that we don’t carry this alone. Take a listen at any of the links below.
LATEST PODCAST EPISODE
Normal Labs, Real Symptoms: Patient Advocacy & Hope with Rheumatologist Dr. Reeti Joshi
When your labs say “normal” but your body screams otherwise—here’s how a rheumatologist reads beyond the numbers and helps you advocate for real care.
It’s easy to believe our reflection tells the whole story: tired eyes, puffy cheeks, a body weighed down by symptoms. But your worth doesn’t rise and fall with your energy level or appearance. You are still you—valuable, loved, and strong—even on the days when you barely recognize yourself.
"Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
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