You can get scholarships for arthritis!
I never thought that having arthritis would qualify me for any scholarships, but I was wrong. There are a few scholarships available in the US specifically for those with arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, and some universities and organizations offer scholarships to students with disabilities in general. Arthritis scholarships The two big arthritis scholarships are the Abbvie Immunology Scholarship and the Arthritis Foundation Arthritis Champions Scholarship. Abbvie Immunology Scholarship The Abbvie Immunology Scholarship is sponsored by (clearly) Abbvie, the makers of Humira. They offer variable amounts depending on what kind of program you plan to attend: $5,000 if you’re pursuing an associate’s degree and $15,000 if you’re pursuing a bachelor’s,…
My exercise adventures, post-diagnosis
By the time I finished high school, I knew what was wrong with my body, and I had a better idea on how to manage it. “Better” meaning having an idea where to start, instead of not doing anything because who knows what would work. Exercise is important for helping pain from inflammatory arthritis, but finding exercise that I can do and feel motivated to fit into my schedule is, of course, a challenge. And more recently, it feels like I have to get a lot of exercise to get any benefit for my joints. I still roller skate in the summer, when I can, but it can take a lot…
