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Am I Too Young To Get Arthritis?

This was a question that was asked of me recently. I told them no, there was no age limit to getting arthritis. You can get juvenile arthritis.

What are your thoughts on this? How old were you when you first got diagnosed? We would love to hear from you.

Diane (Team Member)

  1. 13

    1. Hello , thanks for chiming in. 13 is very young. I was around 25. How are you doing these days? What is your treatment plan? We would like to hear more from you. Diane (Team Member)

  2. 60's

    1. Hello , were you in your 60's when you experienced this? Are you on any type of treatment plan now? this? We would like to hear more from you. Diane (Team Member)

  3. No treatment plan at present. I had a nsaid induced heart attack at age 69. Than had Colon cancer surgery at age 80 (last Dec) so unable to have treatment. I just muddle though as best I can

    1. Hello , Oh trust me, I understand. I'm 66. I got my first chronic illness at 5 years old in 1963. I'm with you, we just have to muddle through it. If you ever need to chat we are here. We are not alone. Diane (Team Member)

  4. 60

    1. Hello , so sorry you are going through this. Are you on any type of treatment plan? We would like to hear more from you. Diane (Team Member)

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