Most Coloradans look at winter as a time of excitement when the high country turns into our own winter wonderland with the opportunity to create lifelong memories. But for many who live with autoimmune diseases, the colder months may mean more pain, fatigue and unexpected disease flares that hamper the excitement of the snow and the holiday season.
Below, Laura Kelley, media relations professional in the CU Anschutz Office of Communications, speaks with Kevin Deane, MD, PhD, professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine about what those with autoimmune diseases could be facing during the next few months and how they might be able to mitigate symptoms.