“It’s Like Managing a Circus”: How Maggie Thrives with Multiple Chronic Illnesses

In this episode, Maggie shares valuable insights from life with axial spondyloarthritis, sjogren’s, osteoarthritis, hypermobility, migraine, and POTS. She also shares her treatment journey which she divides into a “discovery phase, treatment phase, and tinkering phase.”

Maggie and Cheryl discuss practical advice for managing multiple chronic illnesses, including the importance of social support and finding joy in daily experiences. They also discuss their best coping skills for times when managing your health feels like “orchestrating a circus.” Ultimately, Maggie and Cheryl discuss the importance of savoring life's moments and adapting to new ways of living, rather than trying solely to return to a pre-illness lifestyle.

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