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Thriving with Arthritis -with Dr. Diana Girnita
Thriving with Arthritis is an evidence-based podcast dedicated to helping people understand, manage, and live well with arthritis and autoimmune diseases. Hosted by Dr. Diana M. Girnita, MD, PhD, a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology with a PhD in Immunology, the podcast bridges modern rheumatology with lifestyle and integrative medicine.
The show covers a wide range of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, Sjögren’s disease, gout, and other inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders. Each episode provides clear explanations of diagnosis, lab testing, imaging, medications, biologics, and emerging therapies—alongside practical strategies for nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress regulation, and chronic pain management.
Listeners hear conversations with experts in rheumatology, immunology, nutrition, physical therapy, and mind-body medicine, as well as real patient stories that highlight the challenges of diagnosis, flares, remission, and long-term disease management.
Dr. Girnita brings over 20 years of clinical and academic experience, including advanced postdoctoral training at Harvard University and the University of Pittsburgh. She is widely recognized for combining rigorous scientific medicine with a whole-person approach that treats not just disease activity, but the person living with the disease.
An educator with a global reach, Dr. Girnita has accumulated over 30 million views across YouTube and social media, where she delivers clear, science-based education on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Medscape, and other major medical publications.
Thriving with Arthritis empowers patients to make informed decisions, navigate the healthcare system with confidence, reduce inflammation, prevent complications, and reclaim quality of life.
Thriving with Arthritis -with Dr. Diana Girnita
Living with Sjogren’s Syndrome: Dr. Girnita's approach in treating a complex autoimmune disease
In this inspiring episode of Thriving with Arthritis, Dr. Diana Girnita, board-certified rheumatologist and founder of Rheumatologist OnCall, is interviewed by Raha Saber—a courageous woman navigating life with Sjogren’s Syndrome. Raha shares her powerful journey through years of misdiagnosis, and how she ultimately found answers, support, and strength. Raha reached out to Dr. Girnita after years of following her content on Youtube and Instagram and asked her to share her approach on treating this complex autoimmune disease.
Dr. Girnita breaks down what Sjogren’s Syndrome really is, why it’s often misunderstood or overlooked, and how a comprehensive, holistic approach can make a meaningful difference in managing this autoimmune disease.
The conversation blends medical expertise with real-life experience to shed light on integrative treatments, nutrition, supplements, and mindset shifts that can help patients thrive.
Whether you’re living with Sjogren’s, caring for someone who is, or simply seeking expert guidance on autoimmune health, this episode delivers education, empowerment, and encouragement.
What You’ll Learn:
- The real-life challenges of living with Sjogren’s Syndrome
- Common signs, symptoms, how is Sjogren's disease diagnosed
- Why diagnosis is often delayed
- The role of anti-inflammatory diets, supplements, and stress management
- How to advocate for yourself as a patient
- Expert advice from a top expert rheumatologist on managing Sjogren’s holistically
Check out Dr. Girnita's Youtube channel to learn more about Sjogren's Disease.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLTV1sl8cpyrIZmRfZ6hHt897QLYJwel
More info about Dr. Diana Girnita, MD PhD
- Website: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/
- Email: Contact@rheumatologistoncall.com
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rheumatologistoncall
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-girnita-md-phd-07b57810/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rheumatologistoncall/
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RheumatologistOncall/
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3685130571554200