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.
Guselkumab (Tremfya®) is a new treatment option for Australians with psoriatic arthritis – an autoimmune form of arthritis closely connected with psoriasis.
By CreakyStaff
Rheumatologists Share COVID-19 Vaccination Advice for Rheumatology Patients – Updated 18 June 2021
This is the latest advice from the Australian Rheumatology Association about the timing, safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for rheumatology patients.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout Information for Arthritis Patients
How can Australians with autoimmune arthritis access a COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more about your eligibility and the evidence you will need to provide.
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.
By CreakyStaff
10 Ways Socks Make Great Arthritis Home Remedy Hacks
Put mismatched socks to good use and protect your joints with these smart hacks to reduce arthritis pain and make chores easier
By Rheumatoid Arthritis and Being a Mother
Hi, I’m Maly. I am a single mother and have three children who are 11, 12 and 14 years old. It’s a handful but I have been able to successfully manage my household even with rheumatoid 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.
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How to Discuss Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain During a Telehealth Visit
Rheumatoid arthritis pain isn’t easy to manage when providers can’t see and touch your joints in person, but you can discuss and treat RA pain during telehealth visits. Here’s how.
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?
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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.
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.
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Share Your Chronic Pain Story Via the #MyPainJourney Awareness Campaign
Throughout November, Painaustralia would like to hear from those living with chronic pain and to invite discussions on this topic via their media platforms.
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.
5 tips for getting the most out of a peer support group
Support groups are great places to meet others with similar health conditions or life challenges. They provide the opportunity to ask the questions you don’t really get to talk to your doctor about – especially the questions about how to live with your condition day in, day out.
