Rheumatoid Arthritis
Profiles - Disease duration 16-20 years
Interview 04

Housewife, divorced with two children born after RA onset. Symptoms subsided during 1st pregnancy, then got worse and no remission in 2nd pregnancy.
Interview 05

Teacher, retired on health grounds, married with 2 adult children.
Interview 11

Administrator, married with 2 adult children.
Interview 13

Full time surveyor/manager, married with 3 children. Family history of RA.
Interview 19

Self employed marketing consultant. Married with one adult child born after diagnosis. Founder of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS). Chair of charity and active campaigner to raise awareness and increase standards of care for people with RA.
Interview 36

Not employed. Single lives at home with parents