Why Doctors Kept Dismissing My Joint Pain — And How I Got Diagnosed With Psoriatic Arthritis at 26
About this episode
Ayda shares her journey of being diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at a young age after facing dismissive medical encounters.
Can you get arthritis in your 20s? The answer is yes — and Ayda's story proves it. In this powerful episode of THRIVING WITH ARTHRITIS, Dr. Diana Girnita sits down with Ayda, who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at age 26 after months of severe joint pain, swollen fingers, and dismissive medical encounters. If you're a young adult experiencing unexplained joint pain, fatigue, or skin symptoms — this episode was made for you. Ayda opens up about the moment she knew something was deeply w...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Diana Girnita
Guest: Ayda
Topics covered
- psoriatic arthritis
- joint pain
- young adults
- medical diagnosis
- autoimmune diseases
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