EPISODE · Oct 30, 2020 · 19 MIN
Post-secondary school and arthritis with Kelsey Chomistek: Tips from a student!
from Arthritis At Home (+ On the Go) · host Arthritis Consumer Experts
In this episode, Kelsey Chomistek discusses strategies for self-advocacy, disease management and personal wellness while attending post-secondary school with inflammatory arthritis. Kelsey also highlights some helpful resources for youth and young adults living with arthritis.Kelsey was diagnosed with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when she was 14 years old in almost 30 joints. At the time, she was a competitive dancer. Even after her diagnosis, she performed on a salsa team for 4 years! She is the national leader for the Teen Arthritis and Autoinflammatory Group (TAG) with Cassie and Friends. She is also a JIA blogger and mentor for JIA patients and families.Go DeeperFollow Kelsey’s disease journey on Instagram: @CHRONICALLYKELSEYKelsey’s blog: https://chronicallykelsey.wordpress.com/Cassie and Friends’ resources for school and youth: https://cassieandfriends.ca/school/
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In this episode, Kelsey Chomistek discusses strategies for self-advocacy, disease management and personal wellness while attending post-secondary school with inflammatory arthritis. Kelsey also highlights some helpful resources for youth and young adults living with arthritis. Kelsey was diagnosed with polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) when she was 14 years old in almost 30 joints. At the time, she was a competitive dancer. Even after her diagnosis, she performed on a salsa te...
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