Member Stories
Here is your chance to "meet" some of our members and read their inspirational stories.
If you would like to submit your story, please email it to yawa@arthritisnsw.org.au with the subject of "My Story". Please include your name as you would like it displayed with your story. You can also submit a photo to be included if you wish.
Member Introductions
This PDF document (you will need Acrobate Reader or similar to view it) contains an introduction to a number of our members.
Stacey's Story
I was first diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at a mere 18 months old. I am 27 so I have lived with Arthritis for 25 years.
Mark's Story
Mark was diagnosed with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis when he was 8 and has recently undergone a Knee Fusion. This is his story.
Crazy Cures
A comical look at the wierd and wacky "cures" for arthritis
Leanne's Enbrel Experience
Find out more about Enbrel and Leanne's experience with it.
Space Invaders - A Disabled Parking Experience
A light hearted story about the frustrations of non disabled people parking in disabled parking spots
Karen's Story
Karen was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was 12. This is her inspirational story of growing up with Arthritis in an environment not set up to cater for her condition and of not allowing Arthritis to control her life
My Experience With Cyclosporin
In March 2003 Leanne started on Cyclosporin. This is the story of her experience with this DMARD.
Steph's Story
This is Steph's story of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Osteoarthritis she has now as a result of the joint damage.
Leanne's Remicade Diary
I have been in a major flare since April 2002. In October 2002, I started Remicade. This is my experience.
Ben's Story - All The Way With JRA
Ben's story of living with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis for
nearly 30 years.
Natalie's Story
After six months hospitalisation, I was first diagnosed at the
age of 2 and have now had Arthritis for 28 years.
Leanne's Story
I am 28 years old and was diagnosed with Systemic Onset
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was 8.
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.
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