NSW Young Adults with Arthritis Support Group

Providing Support and Information for 18 - 45 year olds with Arthritis and their Partners

Articles and Information for Young Adults with Arthritis

Being diagnosed with Arthritis and finding the most suitable treatment regime is just the start of the battle. You still have to learn how your arthritis behaves, how it affects you, how to overcome any limitations it may cause in your abilities and how it may affect your future and your hopes and dreams.
A diagnosis of Arthritis as a child, teenager or young adult is quite scary. And while there is no denying that it will have an impact on your life and how you do things, with the right support, information and determination, there is no reason why you cannot lead a full and happy life. In this section, we look at the various issues that commonly affect Young Adults with Arthritis as well as providing information and insight into various aspects of living with Arthritis.

Arthritis - Not Just an Old Person's Disease
This article provides an overview of the common issues facing younger people with Arthritis.

The Issues affecting Young Adults with Arthritis - Moving out of Home
For most young people, moving out of their parent's home is an exciting time and something that is eagerly anticipated. But for a young person with Arthritis, there are a lot of issues that need to be considered and overcome. This article looks at the main ones.

Crazy Cures
A comical look at the wierd and wacky "cures" for Arthritis that we are all offered at some point.

Space Invaders - A Disabled Parking Experience
A light hearted story about the frustrations of non disabled people parking in disabled parking spots

Disclaimer
The information provided on this site should not replace the advice and guidance of your own health-care providers. All material is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is the opinion of the authors. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your treatment.