Hello. I'm new

Gailmoly2

Hi Everyone

Lovely to be on the forum. I'm new here. I've had Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis for 50 years, often called Stills disease. I'm now 55. A few years ago I was also diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Here is a very short bio,

sJIA has dominated my life, but I've also tried to fight it as much as possible, despite the fact it is a strong enemy! I was very poorly as a child and at one point close to not surviving or surviving with severe brain damage. Thankfully neither occurred, although I have been left with memory issues. The inflammation has ravaged my body and the damage is now significant in many areas. I've had three total hip replacements and two revisions. I'm due to have a reversal shoulder replacement in the next few months. However, I love life and try and include myself in as many things as possible.

noddingtonpete

Hello @Gailmoly2 and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

I understand that you have Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and are managing your condition and living life as fully as you can which is great. I am sure you know all about the condition by now but below is our info which might be of interest.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/juvenile-idiopathic-arthritis/

Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on.

With best wishes

Peter (moderator)

Gailmoly2

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/713417#Comment_713417

Many thanks Peter. I will do.

Gail

Gailmoly2

Hi

Apologies for the long break after joining the online community in October 2023. I have had quite a few challenges to overcome and I've also been writing a book about living with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis as well as deal with life itself.

I hope everyone had a good festive season and I look forward to connecting with others on the forum in the future.

Thanks