Show Notes
🎙️ Episode 4 – Fatigue in Rheumatology: It’s Not Just the Inflammation
“My CRP is normal, doctor. So why am I still exhausted?”
In this powerful episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj dives deep into one of the most frustrating clinical realities — persistent fatigue in patients with autoimmune diseases, even when inflammation is controlled.
🧠 In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why fatigue doesn’t always correlate with disease activity • The difference between inflammatory and non-inflammatory fatigue • Practical strategies to evaluate and manage fatigue in RA, SLE, and Sjögren’s
🌟 Fatigue is real, disabling, and often dismissed. This episode reminds us that treating the disease doesn’t always mean treating the patient.
🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj 🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology 📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai 📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind
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