Can Sleep Reduce Chronic Pain and Inflammation?

[@primabersabal7045]

But doctors do NOT educate patients about diet, they just experiment you with all those kinds of medications. Only from you that we get educated about diet and I thank you for that.

[@gigieyre]

I loved when Dr. Girnita said that the moment a person is diagnosed with an immune disease, stress will enter their life. So true. I now have health anxiety. For basically 35 years I had excellent health. Then I started to experience all types of health problems. Now I've been diagnosed with 2 chronic illnesses. Poor sleep is very common when pain is a big issue. Of course that starts a vicious cycle of pain-poor sleep-flare up- etc.

[@Littlelillypewee]

I wake up with numbness in my hips. I don't sleep. I nap. I am very fed up with this life.

[@RohitTraveller964]

So sorry to hear that

[@zeldastrydom9527]

My two favourite rheumatologists in one video, what a treat!

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you

[@Rebeccamunro1]

Dr Diana, Wow! You are a blessing. How different it is in the US. Your patients should know how fortunate they are! I know the NHS in the UK is a totally different system which is a totally broken healthcare system.. My GP here in the UK actually said to me, " You are bringing too many things to me!!" Then, "you've got too many things wrong with you" He knew full well my situation is complex as he'd been my doctor for 20+ years. How on God's green earth are you supposed to get any help when your primary care giver doesn't want to hear what is going on with you? Yess.. I did change my doctor. Now I NEVER go into any doctor appointment alone.

[@kristinepark214]

Same with me 💔

[@jayneliberty3429]

Write a list of all your complaints and hand the Dr a copy of it to discuss during your visit. Insist that he put the copy in your medical file. I worked for malpractice insurance, and it is best to cover yourself if you need to prove something later.

[@esther-mordecai]

Dr. Diana, you're doing a great job. Thanks a lot for inviting specialized Doctors specifically in Rheumatology.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you appreciate the specialized content.

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

Thank you Dr. Diana and Dr. Elizabeth for this informative presentation. This has helped me to think about sleep and what goes on in the doctor’s office in a whole different way. I hope that both of your practices prosper and your colleagues will take note of your innovative approach to the vital doctor-patient interaction. I feel that this new approach could be a watershed moment that changes that relationship and could, over time, benefit millions of patients to communicate more effectively with their doctors and learn to manage their health much more effectively. Thanks again. Great channel!

[@rheumatologistoncall]

thank you!!!!!

[@JerryYelton-k6g]

This was so encouraging , you described most people’s situation medically

[@primabersabal7045]

How I wished you have a clinic here in Maryland especially in silver spring

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you

[@simhifree]

And a clinic in Pinehurst, NC. My experience is that there is a vital need for more than the one rheumatologist. Yes, there is only 1. I stopped being her patient, several years ago. People like myself have to drive an hour to see a Rheumatologist. Many people cannot drive this long or don't feel well enough to try, since the pain is too much.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

@@primabersabal7045 thank you

[@elizabeth3405]

Sleeping poorly due to pain and regardless of the meds I’m taking or heating blanket Im using,I just can’t stop the pain and my sleep suffers. As I work in healthcare I’m worried my days are numbered because I cannot get restorative sleep to help my patients ~

[@maryjacobs7046]

Thank you, Dr. Diana!

[@rheumatologistoncall]

thank you!

[@primabersabal7045]

Dr. Girnita you have a BIG heart and kind hearted god bless you.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you

[@elsaeufemiabermudes3513]

I like this Rheumatogist

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you

[@CatCmdr]

Although I am told by my doctors I definitely should be on pain medicine, no doctor in this area gives pain medicine. I have MS (progressive for decades now), Sjogren’s Disease, Rheumatoid & Osteo-Arthritis, eczema, etc. I am allergic to NSAIDS & am left with only Tylenol, even though I was on Morphine until the last Pain Clinic that gave pain meds, in another town, quit giving them, too. I’m bedridden & it kills me to have to go to any appt. I can’t see it any longer. My sleep is almost nonexistent. I am in constant severe pain. I pray 🙏 I will not get Trigeminal Neuralgia, because I don’t know what I’ll do then.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

I'm so sorry to hear about everything you're going through. It sounds incredibly difficult. Hang in there.

[@tearsofsnowandsilentdua13]

Thank you Dr Girnita, learning alot from you.. watching from the netherlands. I'm Very grateful for finding your channel about a year ago... You are much apriciated 🌹💎

[@noopurpatel9093]

i have started eating more green and fruit and seeds which has omega 3 oils

[@mirjam3169]

Ldn together with glycine really increased my quality of sleep. Feeling rested now in the morning,

[@Luckylearner]

What is ldn? Thanks

[@faithpeacelove]

@@Luckylearnerprobably low dose naltrexone

[@kuroloyalist]

very interesting & informative, ty!👍

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@selahr.]

I’ve been living with multiple autoimmune disorders for at least 15 years. I’ve tracked my sleep with wearable devices for about half that time. I find the insomnia gets worse before the pain gets worse, it’s become an early warning sign that I’m headed into a flare. Despite lots of treatments (pain, sleep, immune, etc) my average sleep for five years straight was 3-3.5hrs a night no matter what we did. With more aggressive immune suppressants I’ve manage to bump that up to 5-6hrs. If I do get exhausted enough to sleep more than 7hrs I’m in so much pain from laying down that long that I feel even worse than if I had pulled an all nighter. It’s a torturous balancing act.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It must be incredibly challenging to manage multiple autoimmune disorders.

[@noopurpatel9093]

i have been following your videos and they really helpful

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Glad you like them!

[@feloniusdrunk]

Did your guest just say "what an opportunity autoimmune disease gives us to learn how to look after ourselves". Seriously never say that out loud to a patient. Ever.

[@lizhall2961]

It is true though.

[@lupegarcia2417]

Que debo comer o que no puedo debo comer para mejorar el dolor y la inflamación no entiendo todo lo que dices pero me gusta tu programa muchas gracias

[@rheumatologistoncall]

It is an opportunity to listen to your body!!!! Many times we are focused on many things

[@maheenjanmohamed4484]

Thank you. Excellent information ❤

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aradhnachablal484]

Thx so much . Much appreciated.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

You're welcome!

[@jaana9235]

Should eggs be eliminated in autoimmune?

[@kristinepark214]

Yes and tomatoes!

[@noopurpatel9093]

is egg's good for ra patients

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Yes

[@noopurpatel9093]

thanks

[@aaronaakre9470]

How can we sleep through the pain? Pain either wakes me up or won’t let me sleep.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

Sleep can be so elusive when you're dealing with pain. Have you tried any relaxation techniques? It might be worth exploring what works for you!

[@irenavitanova4806]

There is lots and lots of good advice on RA and autoimmune on KZbin. See what the functional doctors have to say. It’s completely different from the heaps of medicines. See dr. Mark Hyman.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

I appreciate your insight! It's great to know there's a different perspective on managing RA and autoimmune conditions through functional medicine.

[@concepcionmolina4985]

Yes I am having trouble in my sleep Zi feel pain I used pillows to help me but still I can’t not sleep

[@maryjacobs7046]

Does Dr. Ortiz have an autoimmune condition? She cheerfully says that having one is an invitation to learn to take care of oneself. It's hard to take someone, you know, like, seriously, when she like giggles while talking about like, you know, serious issues - like, you know?

[@rheumatologistoncall]

DR Ortiz is a very compassionate doctor and very knowledgeable!

[@mariviclagrosa3273]

❤❤❤❤

[@جمالکمیلیان]

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[@1corinthians-138]

I've had sleep issues for most of my life. I can't recall EVER getting 8 hours of sleep. I usually get 4 or 5 at most. Now with SD wake up about every hour all night long. I have tried everything over the years and nothing works.

[@rheumatologistoncall]

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