Young Adults with Arthritis

Self-care is important for everyone but especially important to people managing a chronic condition. Building a sustainable and ongoing self-care routine is about finding small ways to support your body and mind daily, making it easier to manage arthritis symptoms while maintaining a fulfilling life. It is important to...

Progressing your career as a young adult with arthritis can feel daunting, but with the right mindset, tools, and knowledge, it’s entirely possible to thrive. Repeated absences, reduced productivity or trying to show up when you feel bad can make it difficult to progress or even force you to...

Q: It’s a difficult topic to talk about, but my RA can get in the way of intimacy with my partner. I can be extremely fatigued, often not be “in the mood”, can find it hard to be flexible, and sometimes I get genital dryness. What, if anything, can...

This question is coming from the perspective of a young 24 year old having being diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. Please note: while the young woman has Psoriatic Arthritis, this blog will be addressing this question from the perspective of the young person with any Rheumatic Autoimmune condition. All Rheumatic...

For pregnant women with any form of arthritis, continuing hydrotherapy can be a vexing question with many pregnancy guides advising against hot tubs, spas or saunas. However, these guides don’t generally discuss the benefits of hydrotherapy for people with arthritis. Many women find their arthritis improves during pregnancy. This...