Medications

DMARDs

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) belong to the second group of drugs and are used to treat inﬂammatory arthritis. Most DMARDs act by regulating the immune system. Read more

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common of all types of arthritis. It usually develops gradually, over several years, and affects a number of different joints. The cause is unknown, but it does appear more in females than males.
Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a very common type of inflammatory disease. The body’s natural defences (the immune system) attacks certain parts of the body instead of protecting it. This auto-immune reaction occurs mainly in the joints, but can affect vital organs too.
Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome associated with widespread pain and fatigue. There are no outward signs of the condition but fibromyalgia symptoms include severe pain, fatigue and stiffness.
Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Important information about Covid-19 (coronavirus) for people living with arthritis
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Newly diagnosed

Being diagnosed with any type of arthritis can be a scary and confusing time for people. You will most likely have many questions about your condition and how it will affect you.
Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Astilin) belongs to a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Although they are still used to treat anxiety and depression, they are also now widely used at lower doses to help block the chronic (long-term) pain of some rheumatic conditions.
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune disease - a form of inflammatory arthritis that can cause pain, swelling and sometimes damage to any joint in the body.

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Getting the most from your medical appointments

It is important to know the right questions to ask your doctor, how to discuss your symptoms with them and how to follow-up on your appointments. Read more

Newly diagnosed

Being diagnosed with any type of arthritis can be a scary and confusing time for people. You will most likely have many questions about your condition and how it will affect you. Read more

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the name given to several forms of arthritis in children and teenagers under 16. It is an auto-immune condition, and while it principally affects the joints, it may also affect other organs including the eyes. Read more

Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2023

Support Arthritis Ireland at the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon 2023. Click here to find out how you can support us. Read more

EULAR Edgar Stene Prize

The EULAR Edgar Stene Prize 2024 is awarded to the best essay submitted by a person with arthritis writing about how treating their condition has influenced their hopes for the future. Read more

Lupus

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is systemic disease, that can affect many different parts of your body. Cells and antibodies, which are in the blood to defend the body against infection, begin to attack it instead and cause inflammation. Read more