New to the group

[Guest guest]

Hi there,

I am new to the group today. My name is Stacey and I am almost 21

years old, I was diagnosed with Chronic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

at 18 months old after months of extensive tests and mis-diagnoses. I

have joined for a number or reasons, I would like to give some advice

and support that wasn't always readily available when I was little, to

fellow sufferers or/and their parents and carers.

I have been one a few different medications, the worst I have to say

is Methotrixate. However I am now on Enbrel injections of which I do

myself twice weekly. I have also undergone different therapies and I

have recently come out of hospital after recieving IV(drip) of

steroids.

I am online VERY often as I don't get out and about that much. I would

love to hear from anyone and everyone no matter how you are related to

JRA. I would also be grateful of some friends!! =D

Thanks for your time, I hope you all had a nice easter.

Stacey x