{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67dc4be9782fc3c7c6d4c175/69c076c862f6c66afe6b2e4c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Stop Feeling Dismissed: How to Advocate for Your AS / AxSpA Care","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67dc4be9782fc3c7c6d4c175/1774220994254-914d15b5-99a3-4425-a936-a3246985a3a0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Stop Feeling Dismissed: How to Advocate for Your AxSpA Care</p><p><br></p><p>Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling unheard? In this episode of AS Info Share, we continue our deep-dive interview with patient advocate Michael Mallinson. We’re tackling the \"doctor-patient\" dynamic head-on, discussing how to handle clinical dismissal and providing you with the tools to become a more educated, confident advocate for your own health.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><p>What to do when a medical professional minimizes your symptoms.</p><p>How to bridge the communication gap with your healthcare team.</p><p>Practical steps to transition from \"patient\" to \"empowered advocate.\"</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting or changing any treatment.</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>WORLD AS DAY</p><p>https://asif.info/worldasday/</p><p><br></p><p>WALK YOU AS OFF</p><p>https://spondylitis.raiselysite.com/</p><p><br></p><p>ASIF - Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation </p><p>http://www.asif.info</p><p><br></p><p>Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association http://www.sparthritis.ca</p><p><br></p><p>NASS - National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society</p><p>http://www.actonaxialspa.com</p><p><br></p><p>Spondylitis Association of America</p><p>http://www.spondylitis.com</p><p><br></p><p>ASAS - Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Federation</p><p>http://www.asas-group.org</p><p><br></p><p>EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology</p><p>http://www.eular.org</p><p><br></p><p>ACR - American College of Rheumatology</p><p>http://www.rheumatology.org</p><p><br></p><p>SPARTAN - Spondylarthritis Treatment and Training Network</p><p>https://spartangroup.org/</p><p><br></p><p>Axial Spondyloarthritis Resources</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089425921229</p><p><br></p><p>PubMed</p><p>https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/</p><p><br></p><p>Ankylosing Spondylitis and Axial Spondyloarthritis by Dr. M.A. Khan, Oxford University Press, 2023</p><p>https://amzn.to/3NnXbKW</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>📲 Follow &amp; Support AS Info Share</p><p><br></p><p>Stay connected for more tips, support, and science-backed info about ankylosing spondylitis:</p><p><br></p><p>☕ Support Our Work</p><p><br></p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/asinfoshare</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Website</p><p><br></p><p>https://asinfoshare.com</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📘 Facebook</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.facebook.com/share/1FsvU3r8du/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📷 Instagram</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/as_info_share?igsh=YjBxdDYxYjAwNXlm&amp;utm_source=qr</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🐦 X (formerly Twitter)</p><p><br></p><p>https://x.com/asinfoshare?s=21&amp;t=1W8OEkJfbunr_bpIeiSSJw</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>▶️ YouTube</p><p><br></p><p>https://youtube.com/@ASInfoShare?si=QhKU8Kk6jCHCOPUV</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💬 Leave a comment</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>📌 Subscribe for more helpful videos on ankylosing spondylitis, natural therapies, and support for chronic inflammation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Tap the bell to stay updated!</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>#AnkylosingSpondylitis #AxSpA #axialSpondyloarthritis #WalkYourASOff #WorldASDay2026 #ASInfoShare</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwXNdEGKZCMt0kJHYfUUwfpHGW1ELEvQ7</p>","author_name":"EB Media"}