Online care with a registered dietitian, with insurance coverage depending on your plan.
My dietitian helped me identify food triggers, think through supplements, and arrange functional health tests. I also love their food tracker app.
From my own experience
Resources I love.
Because autoimmune disease affects so much of our lives, we often need support beyond what our doctors can provide. These are some of the services, tools, and communities that have helped me in my own journey.
Services & tools
A service offering broad lab panels and a place to track your results over time.
I discovered my own autoimmune hypothyroidism through Function’s panels. I’ve found it a useful way to get a more comprehensive picture to bring to my care team.
DEXA scans that offer a view of body composition, including lean mass, fat mass, and bone density.
I use BodySpec for quarterly scans. I started out tracking lean and fat mass, and a scan also flagged bone-density loss during a four-month steroid course. That prompted me to take up strength and resistance training.
An intelligence platform that brings medical history and patient context together to help explore questions about chronic symptoms and treatment.
I’m impressed by the breadth and depth of their product, and their openness to considering the many variables that can matter in chronic illness.
A telehealth service focused on women’s hormonal and metabolic health.
I used Allara to test my hormones after my cycle became irregular while I was on prednisone.
A way to find a therapist, including online appointments and providers who accept insurance.
It’s easy and convenient, especially on days when symptoms keep me at home. Processing grief with a therapist was very helpful in my journey.
A service that helps qualifying customers use HSA/FSA funds for eligible health purchases.
I like that it makes options such as gym memberships easier to explore. When medically appropriate, an independent practitioner can provide a Letter of Medical Necessity.
Products
A wearable ring for tracking sleep, activity, stress, and other health patterns.
I love the features beyond typical activity tracking. Oura helps me notice stressful days and make time for rest, and sometimes flags changes before I realize I’m feeling unwell. I also find cycle tracking useful, because I’ve noticed my autoimmune symptoms change at different points in my cycle.
A water flosser to add to an everyday oral-care routine.
Despite flossing daily, I still struggled with gum inflammation. Adding a Waterpik made a difference for me.
Community
Adaptive yoga and education specifically designed for people with arthritis.
Yoga played a meaningful role in helping me adapt to living with inflammatory arthritis, and I love their emphasis on meeting your body where it is.
These are personal recommendations based on my experience, not medical advice. What works for me may not be right for you. Your care team can help you decide what fits your needs.