- Relapsing Polychondritis
- Interviews
Julie's interview
How did all start?
Inflammation of the ears, joint pain, low grade fever
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes, approximately 1 1/2 yrs
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
ENT, rhuemetology
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Prednisone
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Having energy to do things, work and social
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Friends and family have a difficult
Time understanding that I am sick and don’talwaya feel good. They give me a hard time if I don’t want to do somethinf socialy.
What things have you stopped doing?
HIT excercise
What do you think about the future?
Not sure, but trying to be optimistic
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Keep stress to a minimum
