Inflammation Nation

In the final episode of the current series of Inflammation Nation, award-winning novelist, Sinéad Moriarty, and IT contractor, Sean Lacey, speak with Brian Lynch about being newly diagnosed with arthritis. Sinéad was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2015 and shared her experience in the book, My RA Story. Sean was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in early 2020 during the first phase of the Covid pandemic. The conversation explores issues like coming to terms with the diagnosis; its impact on work, relationships; managing flares; and what they have found to helped in the journey. Also in this episode, Peter Boyd speaks with paediatric rheumatologist, Dr Emma MacDermott, about how arthritis affects children and young people; highlighting that it is not just an 'old person's disease'. Niamh Hogan travelled to Portlaoise to gauge the views of people there on the issue. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

Áine O Hara is an award-winning performance artist, theatre maker and facilitator who is based between Dublin and Mayo. Áine creates exciting and vulnerable work for and about people who are often left out of traditional art and theatre spaces. In this episode she discusses living with fibromyalgia and how she naturally gravitated towards art to help work through her diagnosis and connect with similar people. To find out more about Áine's work you can head to her website www.aineohara.com. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

Prof Luke O'Neill is a world-renowned immunologist, science communicator par excellence, author and professor of biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin. In this episode he talks to Gráinne O'Leary about his own beginnings in immunology, what we've learned from the pandemic and some of the exciting developments taking place in arthritis and autoimmune disease research. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

In this episode, Prof Kate Lorig talks to Gráinne O'Leary about self-management for people living with arthritis and other chronic conditions. Arthritis Ireland has delivered the Living Well with Arthritis programme since 2006, which has positively impacted thousands of people who have completed the course. Prof Lorig served as director of the Stanford Patient Education Research Center and professor of medicine in the Stanford University School of Medicine. She developed the chronic disease self-management programme. Also in this episode, Peter Boyd explores some myths around the disease of kings and high-living - gout. He talks to consultant rheumatologist, Prof. Geraldine McCarthy, while Niamh Hogan spoke to the people of west Dublin to get their views on the subject. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

In this episode, Iris Zink talks to Brian Lynch about the impact that arthritis can have on people's relationships and sexual health. Iris Zink is a rheumatology nurse practitioner in Michigan and is the co-author of ‘Sex-Interrupted: Igniting intimacy while living with illness or disability'.  Also in this episode, Peter Boyd explores the relationship between foods, supplements and arthritis. He talks to dietitian and nutritionist Richelle Flanagan to get the expert opinion, while Niamh Hogan spoke to the people of Meath to get their views on the subject. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

In this episode, Prof Gerry Wilson and Prof Ursula Fearon talk to Gráinne O'Leary about some of the developments taking place in rheumatology research in Ireland and internationally. Prof Wilson and Prof Fearon hold the Arthritis Ireland chairs in rheumatology at UCD and TCD, respectively. They discuss what this investment has meant for arthritis research and for people living with arthritis, including ground-breaking research into Down-syndrome associated arthritis. They also explore the importance of public and patient involvement (PPI) in research, developments in personalised medication, and risk factors for the development of arthritis. Also in this episode, Peter Boyd explores if cracking your knuckles can cause or is bad for your arthritis. He talks to physiotherapist Ciara Mooney, while Niamh Hogan spoke to the people of south Dublin to get their views on the subject. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

In this episode, Dr Yvonne Codd talks to Brian Lynch about work and arthritis. They explore challenges and opportunities experienced by people with arthritis in the workplace, what supports and resources are available, disclosing your condition to your employer, your rights as an employee, as well as what we've learned from the pandemic about working from home. Also in this episode, Andy Dunne talks to Peter Boyd about the role of exercise and physical activity in managing arthritis. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

In this first episode, Prof Oliver FitzGerald and Prof Stephen Pennington talk to Gráinne O'Leary about psoriatic arthritis, how it's diagnosed, its symptoms and impact, and patients' unmet needs. They also discuss Hippocrates, an international research project aiming to develop personalised treatment options for those affected by psoriatic arthritis. Also in this episode, Prof Doug Veale talks to Peter Boyd about how the weather affects arthritis. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie. Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.

Inflammation Nation is a podcast from Arthritis Ireland aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of arthritis and related conditions. For further information visit www.arthritisireland.ie Inflammation Nation is supported by Pfizer.