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Effie Koliopoulos

Effie Koliopoulos
Effie Koliopoulos was diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in 2005 at 18 and had symptoms that started from 15 years old. After over a decade of going through what she calls, ‘the good, the bad and the ugly,’ of living with a chronic illness and disability, she felt called to share her story more publicly. Read more.

Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t Exist

One thing I wish I had back 17 years ago when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis was more resources. Informational pamphlets at a doctor’s office or magazines that featured...

Effie Koliopoulos

By Effie Koliopoulos

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The Phrase That Has Haunted Me Since I Was Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis

“You’re so young to have this.” That phrase has haunted me since I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) at the age of 18 years old. Over the course...

Effie Koliopoulos

By Effie Koliopoulos

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When I Was Questioned for Using a Disabled Parking Placard

Almost ten years ago, my integrity was questioned regarding my chronic illness and disability for the first time. I was about four years into my diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis, and...

Effie Koliopoulos

By Effie Koliopoulos

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