Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic long term condition that principally attacks flexible joints, causing painful swelling, stiffness and fatigue. The risk of developing RA is associated with ageing but it also affects adults of working age and is three times more common in women. 56 year old Liz noti…
The Open University
Liz, who was diagnosed with RA in 1996, talks about living with this long term condition.
Transcript -- Liz, who was diagnosed with RA in 1996, talks about living with this long term condition.
Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.
Transcript -- Liz talks about how she felt, physically and emortionally, when the condition first manifested itself.
Liz looks back on about the protracted process of getting a diagnosis.
Transcript -- Liz looks back on about the protracted process of getting a diagnosis.
Liz talks about the various medications she has had since her condition was first diagnosed and how she is now in drug-controlled remission.
Transcript -- Liz talks about the various medications she has had since her condition was first diagnosed and how she is now in drug-controlled remission.
Liz reflects on how her life has changed as a result of her long term condition.
Transcript -- Liz reflects on how her life has changed as a result of her long term condition.
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