Rachel Fuda from Real Housewives of New Jersey discusses lifelong battle with arthritis as she offers hope for fellow sufferers: 'You are not alone'

The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Rachel Fuda had her first arthritis flare up when she was four years old. Health battle: The Real Housewives of New Jersey 's Rachel Fuda had her first arthritis flare up when she was four-years-old Early years: Seen as a young child while in her father's arms 'I was out playing with my friends and I just felt so tired. Honesty: The 32-year-old opened up about her diagnosis for Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, telling People: 'This is a lifelong physical and emotional battle' RHONJ: Teresa Giudice, Melissa Gorga, Margaret Josephs, Dolores Catania, Jennifer Aydin, Danielle Cabral and Rachel seen on the RHONJ reunion She has made a mark on the show: Here she is seen in a shiny red corset in a confessional 'Being an adolescent pre-teen is such a hard time in a kid's life to begin with. Support: She's grateful to her husband John Fuda for his support when she has flare ups Platform: Rachel is grateful to RHONJ for giving her a platform to raise awareness about arthritis and how it affects her life 'It changed my life completely and totally.