CHOCOHOLIC CATWOMAN

One of our members invites you to walk a mile in her shoes:
Q: Current Age?
A: 35

Q: Age of Onset or start of symptoms?
A: I was 15

Q: Age of Diagnosis?
A: 16

Q: Where are you located?
A: Bedford Uk

Q: What is your profession?
A: Housewife

Q: What are your Medical Conditions or diagnoses?
A: Rheumatoid Arthritis, fibromyalgia, Osteoporosis

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Shopping, going to cinema,spending as much time with family&friends as possible.

Q: What is one thing your doctor didn’t tell you about your Autoimmune Arthritis that you wish they had?
A: Maybe this disease won’t go away as quickly as it came! How debilitating it can be.

Q: If you could tell your past self something before diagnosis, what would it be?
A: To never take anything or anyone for granted. Prepare yourself for the next stage of your life, starting with a smile!

Q: What would you like to tell others newly diagnosed with Autoimmune Arthritis?
A: There’s always a plan B! Don’t be afraid to speak up&let others know your pain,you’re not alone, there are plenty of people here to share your good&bad days!

Q: How would you describe your personal style?
A: I always try to look my best, even if I am rocking the pj’s look! If I take care of myself&my appearance it distracts my mind from the pain, almost like wearing a war mask!

Q: What part of dealing with your Autoimmune Arthritis has made the biggest impact on you?
A: My decreasing mobility&around 50 surgeries, at 16 I didn’t have time to adjust to the changes occurring before surgeons wanted to start “fixing” parts of my body. Pain also has greatly impacted my life.

Q: Favorite quote?
A: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, alone we can do so little,together we can do so much!!!

Q: What are three random things about yourself that others may not know?
A: Oh dear, I’m a bit of an open book!!! Ummm, I’m a chocoholic&Watch too much dodgy tv, I hold the olympic gold medal for bargain hunting!!
Thank you for taking a walk in my shoes!
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