When you suffer from arthritis, everyday tasks may become difficult. Favorite hobbies may become a thing of the past. And worries about the future may cloud the present. Simply put, it can feel like arthritis is in control of your life.
We would like to change that at Arthritis.com. We’ve made it our mission to help you take control of life with arthritis. How? By creating a home for arthritis education, empowerment, and support.
We're committed to providing some of the arthritis information you need to understand your condition
We empower you to take an active role in your care. That means informing you about the different treatment options and providing the tools and resources you need to feel comfortable sharing your questions, fears, and aspirations with your doctor.
We offer the holistic support you need when arthritis impacts more than just pain in your joints. From nutrition tips, to relationship advice, to articles on spirituality—our goal is to help you navigate arthritis in your daily life.
At Arthritis.com, we’re dedicated to understanding that the perspectives of people living with arthritis are reflected in everything we do. That’s why we created the Arthritis.com Editorial Board. The board is made up of members of the arthritis community, including people living with arthritis, experts in rheumatology, and patient advocates. Each member’s role is to review content before it is posted on our site to help ensure that it is relevant, accurate, appropriate, and—most importantly—meets the needs of the arthritis community.
We also feature guest contributors, including real people living with arthritis and topic experts. They routinely contribute to our site, offering unique perspectives and advice on an array of topics—from parenthood, to relationships, to nutrition.
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
Arthritis advocacy has been an important part of Angela’s life since she was diagnosed with RA in 1997. She started her blog in the hopes that her own experience will help others with the disease feel less alone. Angela refuses to let RA stop her from living a full, exciting, and meaningful life. When she's not blogging, you can find Angela teaching or pursuing her passion for photography.
Rheumatologist
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
When Mariah was just 25 years old, she began experiencing joint pain, swelling, and fatigue and was soon diagnosed with RA. Since that time, Mariah has worked to empower others living with RA and raise awareness about the disease through her blog. After experiencing the challenges of pregnancy and motherhood with RA firsthand, Mariah has become particularly passionate about providing support for women with chronic illnesses who are or want to become mothers.
In addition to her blog, Mariah writes for several websites, participates in advocacy efforts through the Arthritis Foundation and Seth’s 50 State Network, and manages a Facebook support group for mothers living with chronic illnesses.
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
Stephanie was diagnosed with juvenile RA when she was just five years old. Since then, Stephanie has made it her life's mission to inspire and support others who are living with the condition through her blog—a personal narrative about the “emotional side effects of being young, disabled, and fabulous.” She finds fulfillment in speaking publicly about her journey with RA, the value of effective doctor-patient communication, and emotion-focused coping. Stephanie is determined to live life to the fullest and refuses to let her illness stop her from having hopes and dreams for her future.
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
Rheumatologist
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
Patient Advocate and Blogger Living with RA
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