The Big Transition from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Care and the Lessons I Learned
When I was 11, I got a diagnosis that changed my life: juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). But let’s be real, my body had been throwing...
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When I was 11, I got a diagnosis that changed my life: juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). But let’s be real, my body had been throwing...
When patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis come to their first appointment with a pediatric rheumatologist, they and their parents...
Being diagnosed with a chronic illness at such a young age makes you grow up very quickly. The innocence that typically comes with...
Advocating for yourself in healthcare can be a powerful way to ensure your needs are met and your voice is heard. For me, this journey...
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) at the age of 12. Through my journey of discovering my diagnosis, I felt very...
I was 18 months old when I was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (JA) for short, so I am living with chronic pain, joint swelling,...
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was fourteen, at the time I was in eighth grade. This was a life-changing...
Embracing Telehealth: What to Consider in Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Telehealth quickly gained popularity during the COVID-19...
When I was fourteen years old I was playing a game of baseball like I’ve been doing for the last 10 years. In that game specifically,...
When suffering from chronic pain for several years without relief, the last possible thing you want to hear is that “maybe it is all in...
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people make assumptions about me, whether it be my actions, thoughts, feelings or beliefs. In the...
Our research: The JIA Option Map When I was asked to write a blog post, I tried to think about some of the work that I am a part of...