There are 100+ autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases, but only a few cause inflammatory arthritis early in onset. These are AiArthritis diseases. The post Help Us DRIVE Awareness of World AUTOimmune & AUTOinflammatory Arthritis Day appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
May 12th is an international day to promote awareness of a range of chronic immunological and neurological conditions including fibromyalgia and ME/CFS. The post May 12th International Awareness Day – a time to shine a light on these debilitating conditions. appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
Although there’s no clear-cut way to diagnose this condition, certain symptoms can clue you into the presence of lupus.| CreakyJoints Australia
Axial spondyloarthritis is an umbrella term for different types of inflammatory arthritis that affect the spine and other joints.| CreakyJoints Australia
Learning that a biologic medicine hasn’t worked for you is hard. Being told that you have “failed” that medicine is worse. Let’s change that narrative. You didn’t fail. The medicine failed you.| CreakyJoints Australia
Do you use paracetamol for your pain? Learn about how access rules for this popular product have changed, why and what the changes might mean for you.| CreakyJoints Australia
Are you worried about managing your autoimmune arthritis while travelling? A bit of forward planning can help you stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful time. We share our top tips to help you kick off your journey. The post Travelling with Autoimmune Arthritis: How to Stay Healthy and Safe appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
Arthritis affects over four million Australians. For World Arthritis Day (October 12) we’re busting myths and sharing some of our best arthritis resources.| CreakyJoints Australia
More immunocompromised Australians now have free access to the shingles vaccine. This includes people on advanced treatments for autoimmune conditions. Could you be eligible?| CreakyJoints Australia
Were you affected by the abatacept (Orencia®) shortage this year? If so, we have great news. The supply situation in Australia has improved and you may be able to return to your previous treatment regime.| CreakyJoints Australia
Are you interested in the role health consumers play in planning and conducting health and medical research in Australia? Here’s your chance to have your say about how we can help shape the research that affects us.| CreakyJoints Australia
Online support groups are a great place for people with similar conditions to connect no matter where they live. Yet, negativity and judgement can creep in if we’re not careful. Let’s keep these groups safe and special.| CreakyJoints Australia