Logan Levkoff, Ph.D., addresses tough topics
for those living with rheumatoid arthritis on Arthritis.com
Nationally-recognized relationship expert and author, Logan
Levkoff, Ph.D., has partnered with Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) to fill a
void in information available to people living with chronic
diseases: relationship advice. Levkoff will address the topics of
relationships and intimacy for those living with a chronic
condition, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), on the newly re-launched
Arthritis.com site. The website is a place where people living with
a chronic illness can find inspiration, lifestyle advice, tools,
and disease information. While many Americans struggle with these
issues, Pfizer has heard from some members of the RA community that
they can be particularly challenging for those living with chronic
diseases such as RA, and that information hasn’t been widely
available for this community until now.
“People living with chronic conditions like RA are constantly
juggling many aspects of their lives in relation to their health.
In particular, they may face intimacy and relationship hurdles due
to fatigue, joint pain or poor self-image, to name a few,” says
Logan Levkoff, Ph.D., an American Association of Sexuality
Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)-certified sex
educator and TV personality. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with
Pfizer on Arthritis.com to help provide insight on dealing with
tough issues including self-love, dating and communicating with
partners, which may be particularly difficult for people living
with a chronic condition.”
These topics can be difficult for people living with a chronic
condition, like RA, to face head-on as part of their day-to-day
lives. In fact, one small study using self-administered
questionnaires with those living with RA (n=57) revealed that more
than half feel that their disease places limitations on intimacy
and more than a third say that living with RA has strained their
relationship with their partner.1
“People living with RA have a lot to cover and discuss during
doctor visits. Having a support system and educational resources
are important when managing the disease,” says Ara Dikranian, MD,
Rheumatologist, Cabrillo Center for Rheumatic Disease.
“Arthritis.com will help bring to light topics that may not have
been discussed in-depth, and the content encourages people to take
action and speak with their healthcare provider about ways to
manage their condition beyond just treating symptoms.”
As part of its commitment helping to improve the lives of people
living with arthritis by providing education and awareness, Pfizer
will continue to roll out new resources on Arthritis.com, focusing
on under-addressed topics.
“We know that many of the millions of people suffering from
rheumatoid arthritis2,3 are struggling with more than just the
physical symptoms of the disease,” says Angela Hwang, Global
President Inflammation and Immunology at Pfizer. “We are developing
resources like Arthritis.com to help provide information on topics
that go beyond medicine. We are committed to supporting the overall
wellbeing of people with RA.”
About Arthritis.com
Arthritis.com is Pfizer’s newly updated support site where
people can find inspiration, advice, tools and disease information
to help manage RA in daily life. In addition to articles on love,
relationships, dating and financial advice, the website also offers
information on exercise, nutrition, parenting, and spirituality.
Techniques on how to set treatment goals are also available via the
website.
About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune
disease that causes a range of symptoms, including stiffness and
swelling in the joints,4,5 particularly those in the hands, feet
and knees.3 Although the exact cause of RA is unknown,3 it is
considered to be an autoimmune disease, because the immune system
in people with RA mistakes the body’s healthy tissues as a threat
and attacks them.3 Some people are at increased risk of developing
RA, including people with a family history of RA, smokers and
women.6 Three times as many women are affected by RA compared to
men.3 Approximately 1.6 million Americans are trying to manage
symptoms of RA.7,8 It can develop at any time during adulthood, but
it usually occurs between 40 and 70 years of age.2
About Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterized by the
breakdown of joint cartilage.9 OA is the most common form of
arthritis.9 While the cause of OA is unknown, it occurs when
cartilage breaks down in the joints over time. OA can occur in any
joint, but is the most common in the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
OA affects nearly 27 million adults in the U.S.,9 and is the most
common of all types of arthritis in the U.S.9 About 1 in 2 people
in the U.S. will experience OA of the knee in their lifetime.
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6 Mayo Clinic. “Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Symptoms and causes” Accessed 22 August 2016. Available at
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/dxc-20197390
7 Sacks JJ, Luo YH, Helmick CG. Prevalence of specific types of
arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the ambulatory health
care system in the United States, 2001-2005. Arthritis Care Res
(Hoboken). 2010;62(4):460-464. 8 Howden L, Meyer J. 2010 U.S.
Census Bureau results --- U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census Summary
File 1.
9 National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Handout on health:
osteoarthritis. Updated April 2015. Accessed August 10, 2016.
Available at
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Osteoarthritis/.
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