Dr Ilana Ginges | Rheumatologist

About Dr Ilana Ginges

Ilana has expertise in all types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and lupus. Caring for women with arthritis throughout the childbearing years and beyond is a particular area of interest. Her paediatric training gives her good insights into treating young adults with arthritis as they transition from childhood. She treats patients holistically, with an open-minded and compassionate approach. She aims to empower patients through education about their condition and by shared decision making.

Ilana graduated with First Class Honours from University of New South Wales 1996. She completed a Diploma of Child Health and two years of Paediatric training, and then obtained her Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of Physicians in adult Rheumatology. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology and was recently awarded a Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound. She uses the best available scientific evidence to guide treatment decisions.

Wed 16 September 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms experienced by people living with inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions, and other musculoskeletal conditions. While food isn't a cure for fatigue, the way you eat can play an important role in supporting your energy levels, helping you feel your best, and making it easier to manage the demands of everyday life.

Join Dietitian Monica Kubizniak for an informative session exploring the relationship between food and fatigue. Monica will discuss why fatigue is so common in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, separate common nutrition myths from the evidence, and share practical, realistic strategies to help you nourish your body and support your energy levels. Whether fatigue is something you experience every day or it comes and goes with flares, this session will help you better understand the role nutrition can play as part of your overall management plan.

During the session, Monica will discuss:

Why fatigue happens: Explore some of the many reasons fatigue is so common in inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune conditions, including the role of inflammation, medications, sleep, activity levels, and nutrition.

Eating to support your energy: Discover how simple changes to the way you eat, including meal timing, balance, and variety, can help support steadier energy levels throughout the day.

Getting the nutrients your body needs: Learn about nutrients that are important for energy production, where to find them in everyday foods, and when it may be worth discussing possible nutrient deficiencies with your healthcare team.

Small changes that add up: Explore practical ways to build eating habits that support your energy, reduce common nutrition pitfalls, and fit into real life, even when you're feeling tired.

Making nutrition work for you: Learn realistic, evidence-based strategies you can adapt to your own lifestyle, helping you feel more energised and better equipped to manage your condition over time.

This session is designed to help you better understand the connection between nutrition and fatigue while giving you practical ideas you can use to support your energy levels every day. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 16th, and join us for this informative virtual gathering. We encourage your questions and active participation to make this a truly collaborative learning experience for everyone involved.