Video diaries: young people living with arthritis

Charlotte

Charlotte has juvenile idiopathic arthritis polyarticular with a rheumatoid factor positive. When she was at her worst she was in lots of pain and struggled with depression. Her medication helps take the edge off the pain and she finds happiness in helping others with the condition.

Charlotte’s video diary.

Age at interview 17

Gender Female

Age at diagnosis 16

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Kyrun

Kyrun has systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. He was diagnosed when he was 6 years old. His arthritis has never been managed for more than 3 months. He has had lots of treatment and spent months at a time in hospital.

Kyrun’s video diary – Clip 1

Age at interview 16

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 6

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Kyrun’s video diary – Clip 2

Age at interview 16

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 6

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Kyrun’s video diary – Clip 3

Age at interview 16

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 6

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Kyrun’s video diary – Clip 4

Age at interview 16

Gender Male

Age at diagnosis 6

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Jessica

Jessica has systemic juvenile chronic arthritis. She typically experiences pain all over her body. She takes Humira (adalimumab), azathioprine, Pentasa (mesalazine) and paracetamol to help manage her conditions. Jessica has improved lots since taking Humira and having hip and shoulder surgery.

Jessica’s video diary – Introduction

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – Holiday & friends

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – Weather & physio

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – Operations

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – London & work

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – London & work

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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Jessica’s video diary – Consultant

Age at interview 20

Gender Female

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