Galway

The management of arthritis symptoms with Ellen Forkan

Our Galway Branch invite you to our virtual coffee morning to meet Ellen Forkan, a GMIT Sports & Exercise 4th year student doing her placement with our branch in Galway Read more

Walk Where You Are - Virtual Walking Group

Walk apart but in this together. Join our WhatsApp group for walkers to share progress and photos. Read more

Achieving a healthy diet and lifestyle with practical advice and tips

If you live with arthritis and are keen to improve your diet and make healthier lifestyle choices then this is the talk for you! Read more

Introduction to mindful practice with Sandra Healy

This event, organised by our Galway Branch, is being held during National Arthritis Week to explore the history of mindfulness and introduce you to mindful practices. Read more

Physio-Led Adapted Pilates For People Living With Arthritis In Galway City and County

Online Physio-Led Pilates for People with Arthritis in Galway with Anita Kerins and hosted by Arthritis Ireland Galway Branch Read more

Arthritis and Physical Activity

Invitation to join our talk on the effect of exercise on the management of arthritis and how covid-19 has changed exercise patterns for people living with arthritis Read more

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A new campaign about osteoarthritis (OA) provides expert advice to people around living with the condition, and around the role of healthy eating and physical activity.
Arthritis Ireland looking to highlight impact of osteoarthritis on farmers

Arthritis Ireland is looking to speak to farmers about how osteoarthritis (OA) affects them, as part of a forthcoming awareness campaign.
Tofacitinib

Tofacitinib (Xeljanz) is a type of drug known as a JAK inhibitor, and is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

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Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Important information about Covid-19 (coronavirus) for people living with arthritis
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.
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.
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.
Gout

Gout is a very painful form of arthritis. It is a long term, chronic condition that, if not properly managed, can affect you for your whole life.
Benefits of physical activity highlighted for people with arthritis – National Arthritis Week launched

National Arthritis Week launched today (20 April) with the theme "Every Movement Matters".
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.
Awareness campaign about psoriatic arthritis launched

Sausage-like fingers or toes; a red scaly skin rash; pitted nails; and stiff, painful, swollen joints – these are some of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, which Arthritis Ireland is highlighting in a new health awareness campaign.
Survey highlights impact of Covid-19 on people with arthritis

Research published by Arthritis Ireland to mark World Arthritis Day looks at the impact of Covid-19 on people living with arthritis.
Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of inflammatory arthritis, which mainly affects the spine, but can also cause pain and/or swelling in the shoulders, hips, knees, heels, chest/ribs and small joints of the hands and feet.

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