Staying in the hospital with an autoimmune disease//A Rheumatologist explains what you need to know

Hospital stays are one of the scariest part of any autoimmune patient's journey. No one wants to go to the hospital, but sometimes in order to get the care you need, it is the best place to be. But how can you make sure you 1) get the most out of your stay as possible and 2) leave the hospital with an understanding of what happened and plan on moving forward? Today we pull back the curtain on hospital stays when you have an autoimmune condition. 💻 https://connectedrheumatology.com/ Visit the Connected Rheumatology website and get your Appointment Home Run Handbook, the guide you need to tell your doc your story -and get answers once and for all! 🎥 watch more: 4 ways your arthritis can impact your heart -    • 4 ways your arthritis can impact your heart   ⏱Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 1:33 Why you need the hospital if you have an autoimmune condition 4:04 Your hospital treatment team 7:57 What your doctors are considering 9:37 Know your final diagnosis 11:30 What to do after the hospital 14:18 How to keep tract of your hospital stay 15:31 Hospital Day & Stay Summary **Please note - we do not provide medical advice, opinions or diagnosis via email, phone or social media messaging. 👩🏻‍⚕️ About me: Hello! I am Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz and I’m so happy you are here. I am a double board certified Rheumatologist with over 18 years experience practicing Rheumatology and am passionate about teaching & empowering patients to partner with their doctor. We discuss all things Rheumatology, Immunology, Diet & Movement & Mental Health & Wellness because we believe IT IS ALL CONNECTED! * The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. Any comments and/or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Connected Rheumatology does not reflect the opinion or recommendation of Connected Rheumatology.*