_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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