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The first nationwide survey on patient well being and relationships, conducted by Arthritis Ireland and sponsored by Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (Ireland), shows almost one in two people with arthritis can no longer participate in social activities they used to enjoy, while one in three are worried about how their condition has affected their appearance.

The first nationwide survey on patient wellbeing and relationships, conducted by Arthritis Ireland and sponsored by Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (Ireland), shows almost one in two (45.8 per cent) people with arthritis can no longer participate in social activities they used to enjoy, while one in three (31.3 per cent) are worried about how their condition has affected their appearance. The survey, which was conducted among 128 people with arthritis in seven rheumatology clinics around the country throughout 2008, shows the debilitating effect of arthritis on people as everyday life becomes difficult or impossible to maintain.

A charity which supports children and young people with arthritis is urging people to dust down their boots and register for a fun fundraiser which takes place on Saturday.

As Shona Just (16) returns to school this week she will find that simple things such as mixing with friends, socialising, and playing sports are proving more difficult. Having been diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and lupus since she was 10 years old Shona continues to be in a lot of pain, taking steroids and receiving intensive treatment for her condition.

Q: I am suffering pretty badly with rheumatoid arthritis, so much that I can barely do anything these days. Since I live alone it is a challenge for me. Do you have any advice?

An award winning programme which helps people with arthritis live high quality lives will run in Gort for the next few weeks.

As the date of Arthritis Ireland’s national raffle, Friday November 27, draws near, Arthritis Ireland is calling on people in Mayo to support the national raffle to make a real difference to people living with arthritis in their county and be in with a chance to win one of the fantastic prizes on offer by calling 01 6618188, e-mailing [email protected], or visiting www.arthritisireland.ie