Autoimmune Myths DEBUNKED: ANA Tests, Pregnancy & Biologics (ft. Dr. Alexis Barbut)

This Wednesday on Calling in Sick, Dr. Alexis Barbut is back and we are debunking the most common autoimmune myths circulating online right now. Some of these are coming from wellness culture, some from well-meaning friends and family, and some are genuinely dangerous enough that a rheumatologist felt the need to set the record straight!! We're debunking: 🚩 "Autoimmune disease is just inflammation" 🚩 "A positive ANA means you have lupus" 🚩 "Autoimmune disease and autonomic dysfunction are the same thing" 🚩 "Biologics are too dangerous — try a natural route instead" 🚩 "If you have autoimmune disease you're immunocompromised" 🚩 "You can't get pregnant with autoimmune disease" 🚩 "Your children will definitely inherit your autoimmune disease" If you’ve seen these things online… tune in to hear the truth!!! 🤍 xx, Alex 💬 Comment: Which of these myths have YOU been told?? And who told it to you… a doctor, a friend, or the internet?! TIMESTAMPS: Intro: 00:00:00 Welcome back to this week’s convos with our guest, Dr. Alexis Barbut Debunking Autoimmunity Misconceptions: 00:00:59 Is autoimmune disease just inflammation, and not that serious? 00:02:42 Does a positive ANA mean you have lupus, even if you feel okay? 00:05:06 Are autoimmunity and autonomic dysfunction the same thing? 00:08:59 Should you be scared to go on a biologic for autoimmune treatment? 00:16:25 Are you still immunocompromised if you have an autoimmune diagnosis but are doing well, and take no medication? 00:19:59 Should you avoid pregnancy while on ALL autoimmune disease medication? 00:20:33 Does having an autoimmune disease mean you must do IVF? 00:23:33 Do you need to worry about pregnancy planning if you are in remission? 00:24:48 Will your children definitely inherit your autoimmune disease? Conclusion: 00:30:07 Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow us on socials for more! • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 • Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod? Connect with our guest, Dr. Alexis Barbut: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dralexis_md/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dralexis_md • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579331585029&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=PtEzsgsks2uCgtjR&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1YGSvh42E6%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr%26utm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio# ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ #AutoimmuneMythBusting #Rheumatology #AutoimmuneDisease #LupusMyths #ANATest #Biologics #WellnessCulture #ChronicIllness #POTS #AutoimmunePregnancy #ReproductiveRheumatology #MedicalMyths #DrAlexisBarbut #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllnessFacts #WomensHealth #AutoimmuneAwareness #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices