Kristen
@kristenyoung.bsky.social
rheumatologist & patient/advocate | #meded & #rheumatology, #rheumsky, #medsky
Even my kitties are looking fluffier!
Like look at this baby? Why so fluffy? Gotta be winter coat season🤷🏻♀️
Like look at this baby? Why so fluffy? Gotta be winter coat season🤷🏻♀️
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Even my kitties are looking fluffier!
Like look at this baby? Why so fluffy? Gotta be winter coat season🤷🏻♀️
Like look at this baby? Why so fluffy? Gotta be winter coat season🤷🏻♀️
Agree, early caturday
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Agree, early caturday
Happy thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Eleanor was not impressed when I yelled “CHRISTOPHER JACKSON!” on the Sesame Street float.
Eleanor was not impressed when I yelled “CHRISTOPHER JACKSON!” on the Sesame Street float.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Happy thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
Eleanor was not impressed when I yelled “CHRISTOPHER JACKSON!” on the Sesame Street float.
Eleanor was not impressed when I yelled “CHRISTOPHER JACKSON!” on the Sesame Street float.
More pics @rheumcat.bsky.social
Like their mom they prioritize sleep.
(We LOVE our tuxedo baby. She is the sweetest kitten who has no concept or concern for personal space.)
Like their mom they prioritize sleep.
(We LOVE our tuxedo baby. She is the sweetest kitten who has no concept or concern for personal space.)
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
More pics @rheumcat.bsky.social
Like their mom they prioritize sleep.
(We LOVE our tuxedo baby. She is the sweetest kitten who has no concept or concern for personal space.)
Like their mom they prioritize sleep.
(We LOVE our tuxedo baby. She is the sweetest kitten who has no concept or concern for personal space.)
It’s ok I have a real kittens at home, anyone know where I can buy a kitten size sweater?
November 13, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It’s ok I have a real kittens at home, anyone know where I can buy a kitten size sweater?
the loss of my life
November 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
the loss of my life
Autonomic neuropathy is quite common in Sjogren’s disease - which can include:
• Postural hypotension/fixed heart rate
• Resting tachycardia/POTS
• Absent sweating
• Dry eyes
• Non-reactive pupils
• Hypotonic bladder
• Neurogenic impotence
• Gastroparesis, diarrhea, constipation
#ACR25
• Postural hypotension/fixed heart rate
• Resting tachycardia/POTS
• Absent sweating
• Dry eyes
• Non-reactive pupils
• Hypotonic bladder
• Neurogenic impotence
• Gastroparesis, diarrhea, constipation
#ACR25
October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Autonomic neuropathy is quite common in Sjogren’s disease - which can include:
• Postural hypotension/fixed heart rate
• Resting tachycardia/POTS
• Absent sweating
• Dry eyes
• Non-reactive pupils
• Hypotonic bladder
• Neurogenic impotence
• Gastroparesis, diarrhea, constipation
#ACR25
• Postural hypotension/fixed heart rate
• Resting tachycardia/POTS
• Absent sweating
• Dry eyes
• Non-reactive pupils
• Hypotonic bladder
• Neurogenic impotence
• Gastroparesis, diarrhea, constipation
#ACR25
Now at the Sjogren’s disease peripheral nervous system guidelines session presented by Dr Hal Scofield and Dr. Arun Varadhachary
Starting with aligning neurology and rheumatology nomenclature.
acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#ACR25
Starting with aligning neurology and rheumatology nomenclature.
acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#ACR25
October 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Now at the Sjogren’s disease peripheral nervous system guidelines session presented by Dr Hal Scofield and Dr. Arun Varadhachary
Starting with aligning neurology and rheumatology nomenclature.
acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#ACR25
Starting with aligning neurology and rheumatology nomenclature.
acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#ACR25
2025 ACR Lupus Guideline - Overview presented by Dr. Lisa Sammaritano.
Key take aways:
• HCQ should be standard therapy
• Use GC with precision
• Introduce immunosuppressive therapies early
• Use shared decision-making when considering treatment decisions
#ACR25
Key take aways:
• HCQ should be standard therapy
• Use GC with precision
• Introduce immunosuppressive therapies early
• Use shared decision-making when considering treatment decisions
#ACR25
October 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
2025 ACR Lupus Guideline - Overview presented by Dr. Lisa Sammaritano.
Key take aways:
• HCQ should be standard therapy
• Use GC with precision
• Introduce immunosuppressive therapies early
• Use shared decision-making when considering treatment decisions
#ACR25
Key take aways:
• HCQ should be standard therapy
• Use GC with precision
• Introduce immunosuppressive therapies early
• Use shared decision-making when considering treatment decisions
#ACR25
kittens are the best
July 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
kittens are the best
taking name suggestions from a broader audience now for our new kitten:
June 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
taking name suggestions from a broader audience now for our new kitten:
Adding some of my favorite slides … #LUPUS2025
Many excellent sessions and abstracts, especially appreciated the multiple sessions on CNS lupus and cognitive impairment - an area of importance for patients with lupus.
Many excellent sessions and abstracts, especially appreciated the multiple sessions on CNS lupus and cognitive impairment - an area of importance for patients with lupus.
May 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Adding some of my favorite slides … #LUPUS2025
Many excellent sessions and abstracts, especially appreciated the multiple sessions on CNS lupus and cognitive impairment - an area of importance for patients with lupus.
Many excellent sessions and abstracts, especially appreciated the multiple sessions on CNS lupus and cognitive impairment - an area of importance for patients with lupus.
Thrilled to have the opportunity to present our early research on identifying stereotypes for patients with SLE at #LUPUS2025 in Toronto. Leaving inspired and grateful for this outstanding community of scientists, clinicians, and patient partners.
May 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thrilled to have the opportunity to present our early research on identifying stereotypes for patients with SLE at #LUPUS2025 in Toronto. Leaving inspired and grateful for this outstanding community of scientists, clinicians, and patient partners.
The Toronto Beavers 🦫 are on a mission!!
May 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Toronto Beavers 🦫 are on a mission!!
May 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Peak allergy season! 🤧 but otherwise amazing!!
May 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Peak allergy season! 🤧 but otherwise amazing!!
so cute! looks like my two
April 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
so cute! looks like my two
April 6th is National Siamese Cat day!
Happy meowing to all who celebrate 😺
Happy meowing to all who celebrate 😺
April 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
April 6th is National Siamese Cat day!
Happy meowing to all who celebrate 😺
Happy meowing to all who celebrate 😺
I also took this picture … apparently you are covered up in this lol
March 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I also took this picture … apparently you are covered up in this lol
presenting Sunday Roast Cat
March 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
presenting Sunday Roast Cat