My story: living my best life as a woman of color with rheumatoid arthritis

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in February 2024 by Mark Arredondo, MD.

Updated on October 23, 2024

Afshin, a rheumatoid arthritis patient, is living her best life despite the complications of her health management.

People of color receive joint replacement surgeries two-thirds less often than white patients.

Discrepancies caused by implicit bias can affect proper patient care.

If you think your treatment isn’t working, make an appointment with your rheumatologist.

How to tell when a flare is coming on, how long flares last and how you may be able to alleviate your symptoms.

Finding the Right Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis