- Adult-onset Stills Disease
- Interviews
Rick's interview
How did all start?
Been fighting this disease for well over 25 years
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Yes... It took almost 25years for my rheumatologist to diagnose my condition.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Oncology, Gastrointestinal, Dermatologist
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Use of steroids
What have been your biggest difficulties?
The constant fatigue
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Not really. Family is really supportive
What things have you stopped doing?
Outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, hunting
What do you think about the future?
Am praying they ha e a cure for this dragon
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Get back to my active self
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Promising
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Never ever give up. I am a nurse by trade and you certainly can work through this
