My name is Adrianne and I was diagnosed with JDM in 2004 when I was 2 yrs old. I was so little and I didn't understand why I had to go to the Dr. all the time and get pokes and take medicine that made me sick. I had a really red face and got a little chunky. I was sick a lot. When I was 4 yrs old I went through a short remission but got sick again and had to take medicine again. When you think about it I've taken medicine most of my life. On June 29, 2012 I made another visit to Portland to see my Dr. but this was a good visit. He told me that I'm in REMISSION! That was 2 weeks before I turned 10 and the best present ever. I know there is a chance I could get sick again but for now I'm just happy. I want to help kids with JM and find a cure.