Down with Arthritis

@DownArthritis

Advocacy group for people with Down Syndrome Associated Arthritis. 1 in 50 with DS have Arthritis. 5 yr wait list for Paeds Rheum. Co-founder @mcniffecent #DA

Dublin City, Ireland Joined April 2021

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Down with Arthritis @DownArthritis Apr 30, 2021

This is the research which was done a few years ago by Fellow Dr. Charlene Foley, Consultant Paediatric Rheumatologists Dr. Orla Killeen & Dr. Emma Jane MacDermott also CNS (now ANP) Derek Deely. @UCD_CAR @Arthritisie @DownSyndromeIRL @ArthritisieYAN

rmdopen.bmj.com/content/5/1/e0…

rmdopen.bmj.com Arthropathy of Down syndrome: an under-diagnosed inflammatory joint disease that warrants a name... There is an increased incidence and prevalence of arthropathy in children with Down syndrome. However, it is rarely reported or recognised at onset, and remains under-diagnosed. Children with...

Down with Arthritis @DownArthritis Oct 12

Today is #WorldArthritisAwarenessDay Did you know that people with Down Syndrome (DS) are at risk of Down syndrome associated arthritis (DA). 1 in 50 have DA. It’s under diagnosed & there are many people with DS suffering because they have not been referred to Rheumatology. RT 🙏

Down with Arthritis @DownArthritis May 12

Today we celebrate the compassion, dedication & strength of nurses everywhere.

From us all at Down with Arthritis, thank you for the care, support & kindness you show daily to patients & families. Your work makes a difference in our lives.

Happy International Nurses Day!🌍🩺

Down with Arthritis @DownArthritis Apr 5

Happy Easter to all our followers 🐇 hope the bunny came!

#HappyEaster 🐣

Down with Arthritis @DownArthritis Mar 21

Please share to be aware! 💙💛

#WorldDownSyndromeDay
#DownSyndromeAssociatedArthritis #DA