Living with Arthritis

Arthritis is the single greatest cause of disability in New Zealand. In this week's episode we meet three inspirational young women pursuing their ambitions while living with arthritis - including Anna Mortlock who is forging a career as a dance teacher.
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[@Flynbrd68]

This one hit home for me! I too am suffering from RA and it is no fun when it flares up! Both knees replaced, scars from the rashes. My form is the so called double whammy...Psoriatic Arthritis. I work full time. Some days are hard but I love my job so I put on my smile and get going! I wish they'd find a cure! :-(

[@Flynbrd68]

***** many blessings to you sweetie! All we can do is smile and keep on keepin on! :-) what drives me crazy are the folks who say...you don't LOOK sick! Hmm...if only they could feel the feeling of each joint being eaten alive from the inside out! Then they'd understand!

[@andreipobega3010]

@Shrinking Viølet The Best

[@liselottenormannsrensen7867]

An RA patient from the other side of the world, Denmark🇩🇰I also get RoActemra and Methotrexat. Have tried lots of different medication and I struggle a lot with my immunsystem and lack of healing whenever I get just slightly sick☹️ RA is a hideos dissease and so unpredictable. I am 54 years old and have had RA for 10 years and my heart goes out to all children and young people with RA😣it might sound banal and corny, but attitude is everything, keeping positive and choosing life is everything🤗

[@mihaiapostol7864]

I like your attitude too :). Stay hard!

[@deirdreocallaghan6029]

I had jra when I was 10 but since I was so young it went away and now I have been ra free for just over 3 years

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Cool! I never grew out of mine, although we were told I would...I've had it 20 years! I'm 29. I hope it stays away for you! 💜

[@deirdreocallaghan6029]

thank you so much ReineDeLaSeine14

[@kimsmith819]

Beautiful story. These young ladies are amazing. I admire them so much. I also have psoriatic arthritis, but I am much older than they are. It's a tough life for me after misdiagnosis. If you think you have this, do not wait for treatment and do not settle for incorrect treatment please

[@tharukshasoysa8045]

It’s funny how I didn’t know this was in NZ till I saw that nurse and that room 3:45

[@simonjones3863]

Another Rheumatoid patient here. Is sure is a life changer.

[@sophroniel]

So helpful seeing other young kiwi women dealing with RA. I got diagnosed a few months ago, at 25 and it's tough..

[@michellehaynes7055]

another great story, I to have ra but im not sure if I want the hip replacement yet as I thought I was to young but this has showed me im not too young others younger than me are having it and it's made their life beer so I might rethink it now.thanks for the great story's.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for sharing that Michelle, we hope the best for you and are glad to hear this video touched you

[@Merrida100]

Hip replacement is the best. It's an easy recovery, definitely worth it. I've had both hips replaced, and my entire lumbar spine reconstructed. FAcing more surgery again. But the hips really were worth everything.

[@michellehaynes7055]

another great story, I to have ra but im not sure if I want the hip replacement yet as I thought I was to young but this has showed me im not too young others younger than me are having it and it's made their life beer so I might rethink it now.thanks for the great story's.

[@Crrly]

I have Ehlers-Danlos and fibromyalgia, and severe arthritis especially in my neck. It's bleh.

[@carolynlong9148]

I suffered from pediatric Fibromyaliga at and ten. I wasn't diagnosed until age twenty 25. I'm also a dancer l love modern dance and tap dance. I teach special education and I live my life to the fullest. Never give up you're dreams.

[@annettemasden3382]

Thank you for sharing your illness and how you cope with it, you should really be proud of yourself . I am disabled and have arthritis and I have many health issues . I hate you are dealing with this at such a young age. I wish all of you the very best .

[@judith.mtownsend1948]

😮 I have Arthritis in my left Ankle. Both wrist and hands.

[@aminmooradi9003]

jättebra god Tack så mycket älskling

[@cynthiacastaneda6687]

Awesome awesome docu

[@marilyntape508]

I have RA and know how she feels💜🇦🇺

[@qammararshad6891]

God bless you. Amen

[@nischalganatra7921]

You are an inspiration!!

[@trewrioo3426]

Great information and amazing story!

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for your kind words Trew! Hope you enjoyed the episode!

[@carrihunt8901]

Hi misty How are you doing today I thank you show vodie have I love show good nice for your life ahdd