Resources That Help!

The Arthritis Foundation is an organization that offers information and resources in learning more about arthritis, volunteering, as well as medical advice for living a healthy life with arthritis.

                          

Arthritis Today is a magazine and online resource created by the Arthritis Foundation. It offers great information for people with arthritis how to live better and healthy lives, allows people to see what others are experiencing and is a great outlet to learn more about arthritis.

               

The American Pain Foundation is an organization advocating for people living with pain. It lends resources on how to get involved, great health care providers and different forms of pain. It is a great resource for people to use in finding useful information for advocating getting rid of arthritic pain.

            

The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center is a great outlet for people struggling with this chronic disease. This site is very credible with its medical background and information. It is a great resource to find accurate information and helpful guides in dealing with arthritis.

          

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is another great resource to find great information on not only arthritis but other diseases. It is a great place to find credible information especially if you are still uncertain of what your symptoms lead to. IThis gives guides on steps you should take in seeing a doctor and how getting diagnosed is key in helping you towards remission.

            

The site Kids Get Arthritis Too has been created by the Arthritis Foundation in order to spread the word that arthritis does not just come with age. So many children around the world suffer from this dibiliating disease. This provides a wonderful resource specifically for them. It is not only great for children and teens but also for parents. The information provided here is very helpful to people of this specific age group.

                                      

The Spondylitis Association is a website dedicated specifically to those who have spondylitis. It is the largest non-profit in the US dedicated to fighting spondylitis. It is a great place to search and learn specifically about spondylitis, and its affets on people who have it. There are many inspirational stories to learn from and opportunities to help the fight!

                                            

• Livestrong Article

Types of Arthritis in Children.

• SAGE Journals--Journal of School Nursing

The Child With Arthritis in the School Setting

• Everyday Health Article

Understanding Your Childs Juvenile Arthritis

• Time Magazine Article

The Coming of the Arthritis Epidemic

• Pittsburgh Tribune Article

Arthritis Strikes Young