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Tackling the Myths about Arthritis

Tackling the Myths about Arthritis

Monday, October 12th is World Arthritis Day. A day that Arthritis New Zealand is using to tackle some myths about arthritis- myths that contribute to significant misunderstanding of the condition. Currently, over 700,000 people in New Zealand are affected by arthritis, making it a significant health condition and one that needs to be better understood.
‘The longest time I had to be off work was three months’

‘The longest time I had to be off work was three months’

Brent was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, about 20 years ago.
‘The disease is not controlled, and I continue to slowly deteriorate’

‘The disease is not controlled, and I continue to slowly deteriorate’

A disease like this that takes over and sets physical and mental limits and barriers changes you and what you think of yourself.
Being a Mum with Arthritis

Being a Mum with Arthritis

This is what arthritis looks like. Mum of a toddler keeps active to stay healthy and mobile.
Arthritis Makes Farm Work a Challenge

Arthritis Makes Farm Work a Challenge

This is what arthritis looks like. Farming is a physical lifestyle, and when you've had a long busy day, you certainly know it in every bone in your body.
Palindromic Rheumatism Took Away My Active Lifestyle

Palindromic Rheumatism Took Away My Active Lifestyle

This is what arthritis looks like. I had just moved to the country and became unwell with sore joints, fatigue and feeling generally awful.
Using social media to help manage rheumatoid arthritis

Using social media to help manage rheumatoid arthritis

Briar Edmonds has turned to the popular social media platform Instagram to help her come to terms with a life-changing diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), at only 35.
No one should have to live half a life in constant pain

No one should have to live half a life in constant pain

If you don’t think Arthritis affects you, think again. How many people do you know who have a form of Arthritis? Ask around; the answers will shock you.
How Will I Live Alone with the Pain?

How Will I Live Alone with the Pain?

Arthritis is unacceptable because of the pain. The pain is very sharp, and when it hits, it is like being stabbed, which is followed by a bruised feeling.
‘I wish organisations like Arthritis New Zealand received more of their funding from government’

‘I wish organisations like Arthritis New Zealand received more of their funding from government’

Karen from Dunedin is retired after many years working in and around the health care sector. She has Osteoarthritis and CPPD and wants government to know the barriers that having arthritis gives people.
We need to prioritise the health of all New Zealanders

We need to prioritise the health of all New Zealanders

Jasmine White (18) has Rheumatoid Arthritis. As a first-time voter she is excited to be involved and participate in this year's election.
Tips to improve and protect joint health

Tips to improve and protect joint health

Tips to improve and protect joint health, for people with arthritis.

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