Mick’s Journey Through Gout and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
I’ve always been driven by a passion for staying active and embracing new challenges. From enjoying sports in school, playing squash and golf in early adulthood, to finding a deep connection with cycling to bond with my son in my 30s and beyond, activity has been my lifeline. Even now, at 76, I still race and am immensely proud […]
Katy’s Personal Journey – Part 2 Road to diagnosis
In the year leading up to my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, I was navigating an uncertain and frustrating path. The symptoms started subtly—stiffness in my hands during the mornings that made getting dressed or making tea difficult. At first, these moments felt isolated. By the time my workday began, I felt mostly fine, and I could […]
Katy’s personal journey – Part 1 Pre diagnosis
Growing up, movement and sport were the cornerstones of my life. From the moment I first donned tiny ballet shoes at age two, I fell in love with the joy of expression through dance. This passion extended into sports as I got older. At seven, I started playing short tennis, and it wasn’t long before […]
