Tom Kufahl
Founder of our Group
Email : tkufahl@pcpros.net
Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
Birthdate:
Date of Onset: Diagnosis is 92 but suspected much earlier
Other Health Conditions:
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Finicia Murray Compton
Location:
Pikeville, Kentucky
Birthdate: 03-02-78 
Year of Diagnosis: February of 1998
Other diseases: Avascular Necrosis
Surgeries as a result of still's: Future total knee replacements
Current Medications: Prednisone, Relafen, Plaquinel, Methotrexate,
Ultram, Calcium w/Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Folic Acid.
Occupation: Full-time college student studying to be a Secondary Math
Educator.
Family: I am single. I live with both, my Dad, Finis Compton, and my
mom, Linda Compton, and my sister, Crystal Compton. I have one cat,
Baby. I have a boxer bull dog, Sissy.
Hobbies: Internet, used to love to shop, but my disease has kind of put
a damper on that, love to spend time with friends, love swimming,
sunbathing, relaxing in my jacuzzi, love math.
Email: compton@kymtnnet.org
Richard Schwartz
Email: richard@lsa.co.uk
Location: London, UK
Birthdate: 15/6/54
Year of Diagnosis or Onset: 1991
Other health conditions: None
Surgeries as a result of Still's: splenectomy
Current Medications: prednsilone (5mg a day); azathioprine (100mg a day),
didronel (osteoporosis treatment course); penicillin (250mg 2xday)
Occupation: Financial journalist
Family: Married, 1 son (8), 1 daughter (5), 2 cats
Hobbies or Favorite Activities:
When time allows: music
Kathi McDavid
Email: txav8r@flash.net
Location: Keller,
Texas...Just north of Fort Worth
Birthdate: Sept 4, 1960
Year of Diagnosis or Onset: 1990
Other diseases/health problems: fibromyalgia, aquagenic pruritis, reynaud's
syndrome
Surgeries as a result of Still's: None
Current Medications: prednisone, prozac, claritin, zantac, klonapin, neurontin, ultram,
Tylenol Arthritis
Occupation: Was Financial Analyst/Project Manager currently applying for long term
disability
Family: Monte is my husband. He is incredibly understanding and supporting of me.
We will be married 18 years this July. Brennan is my 13 year old daughter who
is really involved in acting and drama. She is fabulous at it. Drew is my 11
year old son who is 100% boy, yet takes the time to make sure his mother doesn't over do
it. Ellie is our eight year old golden retriever. I don't know what we would do without
her.
Favorite Activities: Spending time with my family and shopping on Ebay!
Jennifer Jay
Email: timberwolf@snowhill.com
Location: Fort Rucker, Alabama
Birthdate: Feb 10, 1971
Year of Diagnosis/Onset: Onset in Sept of 89, Diagnosed in Sept of 90
Other diseases/health conditions: Fibromyalgia, hypoglycemia,
Surgeries as a result of Still's: Hip replacement in 93, 2 Revisions in 98
Current Medications: Enbrel
Occupation: Currently enjoying being an Army Wife, and Volunteer work with therapy animals, I was previously a travel agent.
Family: Wonderful Husband, Marcial.. 2 Golden Retrievers, 2 cats
Favorite Activities: Being with my husband and my dogs, riding four wheelers, riding horses when I can, Reading, research on wolves, military and political debates, traveling, swimming, medical research, Web design (my latest project)
Kodi and Rocky in their pool
Amanda Rose Herzog
Email: americk@olg.com
Location: St.
Inigoes, Maryland
Birthdate: June 16, 1990
Year of Diagnosis or Onset: February, 1996
Other diseases/health problems: None
Surgeries as a result of Still's: None
Current Medications: Methotrexate, Naprosyn, Folic Acid, Zantac
Occupation: 3rd
grade student as of 1999 (end of school year)
Family: two cats, Tiger, Fluffy; one dog, Kato; 4 Birds
Mom Tracey Herzog
Hobbies or Favorite Activities:
Reading, Writing, Karate, Piano
Betsy Ashley
Email: ashbet@northnet.org
Location: Norwood.New York
Birthdate: March 24th
Year of Diagnosis or Onset: Onset 1993 diagnosis- March 1999
Other diseases/health problems: None
Surgeries as a result of Still's: None
Current Medications: Celebrex, aspirin ,estrogen, Pepcid
Occupation: Hairdresser for 31 yrs-
Beauty shop in my home
Family: Married- husband Ken-postmaster Colton Four children Two daughters
Angela and Amy, both married and two sons- Keith and
Bob- six beautiful granddaughters and
another grand baby on the way- pets- yes Lisha- a Shihtzu dog, three cats-
Tiffany ,Peaches and Manna
Favorite Activities: Hobbies
are cooking- love new recipes,
crocheting and making teddy bears from old materials such as fur coats and
jackets belonging to relatives. Also we have a RV and enjoy going in that.
amanda yee
Email: yee.44@osu.edu
Location: columbus, OH
Birthdate:09-17-77
Year of Diagnosis or Onset: 98
Other diseases/health problems: None
Surgeries as a result of Still's: none
Current Medications: none
Occupation: student, activist, consultant and soon to be peace corps
volunteer (i hope)
Family: single, no pets, oldest of five
Hobbies or Favorite Activities: reading, walking, ballet, yoga, painting,
drawing, swimming, and dancing
oh yeah.. and solving world food problems (just kidding)
If you would like to add your bio, send it to Jennifer@stillsdisease.org
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