SP0094 DISEASES ON SALE – HOW I DEAL WITH ALL MY CONDITIONS

In her speech Tanita will explain how she experiences life with multiple conditions. There are a lot more than just symptoms of the main condition and emotions to deal with. Although being diagnosed with Adult Onset Stills Disease (AOSD), she suffers from additional morbidities. Like many other young people with RMD”s she has to manage all conditions at once. The list of comorbidities to “choose from” is very long, but there are some that made it to the top three: fatigue, depression and anxiety. The obstacles that come with this situation can be personal, interpersonal, concerning work, school or university. More illnesses lead to more doctors appointments, this results in missing work or private events. Helping others to understand the condition and communicating the needs is a big topic, as well as planning ahead and staying positive. Tanita will adress these issues and give best practice examples.Disclosure of Interests:None declared