Personal stories

Long-time Arthritis Action Member Candida Doyle, former keyboard player of Sheffield band Pulp, talks about her personal journey as a musician with arthritis, since receiving her diagnosis as a teenager.

Forty-year-old Charlotte Walker, a Member of Arthritis Action, opens up about her arthritis on the 22nd World Arthritis Day, on 12th October 2017. She was diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 34, and was subsequently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility.

Our London-based Member Jennifer McKenzie was diagnosed with arthritis in 2002. Watch her video to find out how Jenny applied self-management to manage the symptoms of her arthritis.

John Penny, a Member since February 2016, was impressed to discover physical exercise would be something he enjoyed, let alone have such a positive impact on his life with arthritis!

Vera and Stella were brought together as Members of  the Kent Group, where they developed a strong friendship, beyond supporting each other through their experience of arthritis.

Tom Roberts, diagnosed with arthritis in his 40s, discovered self-management and hasn’t looked back since. Watch the inspirational video, of how he turned his perspective around and regained a positive outlook, for a happier life.

Volunteer and Member Leigh, is a Paralympic Archer who competed in the London 2012 Games representing Team GB. Leigh shares her experience of an early diagnosis of arthritis, and the impact it has had on her life.

Arthritis Action member and Running Enthusiast Sue, aged 65, tells us about living with arthritis for almost 30 years and how her hobby keeps her positive while managing the symptoms of arthritis.