Growing Up with a Rheumatic Disease

The American College of Rheumatology details the story of Alexa, a child growing up with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.

To learn more about rheumatic diseases and the American College of Rheumatology's Simple Tasks campaign, please visit www.SimpleTasks.org.

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[monique dann]

Life is so unfair. I hope you are strong in other areas of your life. God Bless.

[Alexa S]

Thank you!! Im glad you like the video!!

[Alexa S]

Thank you very much! I try to keep my spirits high, and think of how lucky I am too have such a great support system!

[Carolan Ivey]

I've had it since age 5 and am now 53. Back in the '60s there were no such thing as pediatric rheumatologists! And all they could give me was handfuls of aspirin every day. It's still no fun getting it in this day and age, but there is so much more they can do now! Hang in there, Alexa! With an attitude like yours, life will indeed be good. Never give up!

[Monet Diamante]

Alexa, you are such an inspiring girl and remind me so much of myself when I was your age, only much more of an Advocate! Keep persisting and working towards your goal to be a Cheerleader! Always remember that the Arthritis can't effect that smile :) Thanks for sharing your story for the world to see. Much love and respect!