Hi, My Name Is
Brendan
AGE:
14
Years Old.
Motto:
“Nothing can stop you”
Diagnosis:
Psoriatic Arthritis (juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)
High School Team:
Dream Team:
Cedar Park HS Volleyball
Favorite Things:
Music, Video Games, Desserts, Capybaras, hiking, science, STEM, forensic science, blue bell ice cream (cookies and cream), Chester’s Hot Fries or cheetos and chocolate candy. Color-Blue
Brendan was brought to urgent care for what was believed to be a broken ankle. Over the course of six months, he saw several doctors, pediatricians, and orthopedic specialists for unexplained pain that wasn’t improving with everyday treatments. He had multiple X-rays, exams, bloodwork, and an MRI that resulted in referrals to specialists.
Finally, Brendan was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis-Psoriatic Arthritis & Enthesitis Arthritis. He started on medication injections weekly, and for the first six months after diagnosis he saw a physical therapist to help him regain lost muscle mass and tone. Every three months he gets blood work and sees the rheumatologist. Brendan has inflammation and pain in his feet, ankles and knees. If a flare-up happens, he has trouble walking and moving around. Besides this diagnosis Brendan also deals with allergies, asthma, alopecia, amblyopia, eczema, extra teeth, and frequent ear infections resulting in tubes.
Brendan loves playing the trumpet in band and playing volleyball.. He enjoys video games, anime, cosplaying and learning about space, forensic science and traveling. He also loves to eat desserts and blue bell ice cream.