#FactorFictionFriday A common misconception about arthritis and rheumatic diseases is that they’re just the “aches and pains” of getting older. But two-thirds of people living with rheumatic diseases are under 65. These diseases often strike people in the prime of their lives and can be crippling, life-changing and even life-threatening. See more myths about arthritis: piedmontarthritis.com/resources/arthritis-myths