In this episode, we speak with Natasha Trehan, a Canadian undergraduate student and passionate advocate for youth and young adults living with inflammatory arthritis and other chronic conditions. Natasha shares her personal journey from diagnosis to finding her own voice and becoming a voice for others, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making in health care and treatment. She discusses the challenges of balancing medication goals with personal life goals, the significance of self-advocacy, and how her organization, Take a Pain Check, empowers young people with rheumatic diseases. Join us as Natasha reveals her strategies for maintaining hope in achieving low disease activity, and inspiring others on their path to achieving better health outcomes.

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