Claire is a 34 year old mother who’s had rheumatoid arthritis for over a decade. In this video she shares her rocky experience getting a diagnosis. She and Arthritis Life host Cheryl discuss her up and down experiences with the medical system and explore how to reckon with a new vision for the future, with different hopes and dreams than one had had prior to their diagnosis. and her general experiences with the medical system.
This is part two of a six part interview; to see part 1, click here.
Topics covered in this video include:
- (Minute 0:10): Introduction to Claire.
- (Minute 0:44): Claire’s initial symptoms and difficulty getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
- (Minute 4:07) Difficulty being believed.
- (Minute 6:09): Getting the official RA diagnosis.
- (Minute 7:45): Confusion about the reality of the diagnosis.
- (Minute 8:49): Accepting a new, different vision for the future due to her diagnosis.
Medical disclaimer: please see the text at the end of the video for the full medical disclaimer. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for advice from your medical provider.
