<p> Olivia, after a long day at a theme park at 8 years old, ends up with severely swollen ankles and extreme pain. 12 years later, she is finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her tale is, at first, frustrating, but becomes an inspiring tale of perseverance and self-advocacy.</p>

Olivia, after a long day at a theme park at 8 years old, ends up with severely swollen ankles and extreme pain. 12 years later, she is finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her tale is, at first, frustrating, but becomes an inspiring tale of perseverance and self-advocacy.

<p>&nbsp;Olivia, after a long day at a theme park at 8 years old, ends up with severely swollen ankles and extreme pain. 12 years later, she is finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Her tale is, at first, frustrating, but becomes an inspiring tale of perseverance and self-advocacy.</p>

Episode 6: Rheumatoid arthritis as a child, and 12 year path to diagnosis

Throughout life, people are afflicted with disease. In A Body's Tale, we hear first-hand accounts of disease and disease impact. Not only will you learn new things about disease, but you will hear the voice of those impacted by it. Their voice is more powerful than any textbook, lecture, or internet entry. In this podcast, you may learn: interesting tidbits about the body, how to react to certain situations, how disease manifests, or that you are not alone in your ailments. We take a journey with those impacted, and discover the resiliency of the human body and human spirit. Welcome, and enjoy

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Episode 6: Rheumatoid arthritis as a child, and 12 year path to diagnosis

Episode 6: Rheumatoid arthritis as a child, and 12 year path to diagnosis