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.

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