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Caitriona
Caitriona has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). She spent many months trying to find a diagnosis. She experienced depression because of her sudden loss of mobility, pain and weight-gain. Arthritis Care helped Caitriona to be confident in public and she now volunteers for the charity by giving advice and talks to other young people.
Caitriona is a full-time university student studying law and politics. She also volunteers for Arthritis Care. She is white Irish.