This chronic inflammatory arthritis can have many different symptoms, which is why it’s so easy to misdiagnose — and miss, say rheumatologists.
By How Do ePrescriptions Work For Australians With Chronic Health Issues?
Electronic prescription services are currently being rolled out in Australia. How do they work? How secure are they? Will they replace paper prescriptions?
How Does the COVID Vaccine Approval and Monitoring Process Work in Australia?
Who decides which COVID vaccines will be used in Australia? How will we know if the vaccines are safe and how will their use be monitored? Here’s where you can find answers to many common questions like this.
Watch Michael Kuluva’s Tumbler and Tipsy 2022 Collection online event and see accessible fashion showcased by models with chronic conditions.
By CreakyStaff
Rheumatologists Share COVID-19 Vaccination Advice for Rheumatology Patients – Updated 7 September 2021
This is the latest advice from the Australian Rheumatology Association about the timing, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for rheumatology patients.
Tocilizumab Shortage Forces Patients to Review Treatment Options
A global shortage of tocilizumab (Actemra®) is forcing some patients with inflammatory conditions to urgently review their treatment with their treating doctor.
MyPsA is a new online hub designed to give people with psoriatic arthritis access to tailored information about their condition and much more.
How to Access Holistic Allied Health and Rheumatology Support Online
Could you use access to an integrated healthcare team from home to help you manage daily life with a rheumatic condition? Do you have access to your “dream team” now?
By CreakyStaff
“You Don’t Look Sick” Isn’t a Compliment to People With Chronic Illness
Saying “but you don’t look sick” to someone with chronic illness invalidates and undermines how they feel. There are better ways to have this conversation.
A global shortage of tocilizumab (Actemra®) is forcing some patients with inflammatory conditions to urgently review their treatment with their treating doctor.
Guselkumab Now Available on PBS For Those With Psoriatic Arthritis
Guselkumab (Tremfya®) is a new treatment option for Australians with psoriatic arthritis – an autoimmune form of arthritis closely connected with psoriasis.
Ixekizumab Now Available for Australians with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ixekizumab (Taltz®) is a new treatment option for Australians with ankylosing spondylitis - a chronic form of arthritis that affects the spine and pelvis.
Global researchers are interested in learning how people with rheumatic disease make decisions regarding vaccines in light of their rheumatic disease.
New App Helps People With Musculoskeletal Conditions Achieve Life Goals
Do you have a musculoskeletal condition like back pain or arthritis? Would you like to be part of a trial of a FREE program that might help you?
By CreakyStaff
New National Musculoskeletal Consumer Survey Launched in Australia
If you have arthritis, back pain, osteoporosis or any other musculoskeletal condition or if you care for someone that does, Musculoskeletal Australia wants to hear from you.
Watch Michael Kuluva’s Tumbler and Tipsy 2022 Collection online event and see accessible fashion showcased by models with chronic conditions.
By sethginsberg
Roll-Up – The Real COVID-19 Vaccine Challenge Facing Every Australian
More intervention to assist with COVID-19 vaccine uptake and reducing vaccine hesitancy will be needed for some within our community, such as the patient communities in Australia.
Have Your Say on the Upcoming NDIS Reforms
The National Disability Insurance Agency is calling for feedback on changes to the National Disability Support Scheme. Here’s how you can have your say.
Could you use access to an integrated healthcare team from home to help you manage daily life with a rheumatic condition? Do you have access to your “dream team” now?
The Unsung Centrelink Allowance That Helps Lead to Other Benefits
A Health Care Card from Centrelink can save a bundle for those with chronic conditions. But, how do you get one if you aren’t on a pension? There is a way.
How To Run A Peer Support Group From Home During The COVID-19 Lockdown
There are still going to be newly diagnosed people in desperate need of information about their condition. There are still going to be people who need regular contact with others who understand the complexities of their conditions and medications without judgement. Your group will still be needed; you might just need to change how it runs for a while.
