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Mental health and arthritis

Arthritis can have a significant impact on people’s mental health and well-being, in addition to physical symptoms such as joint damage and pain.
Autogenic Training Webinar Intro session

One hour webinar to learn information about Autogenic Training and how it can be beneficial for people living with arthritis and arthritis related conditions.
Be active with arthritis Mayo

A six week, one hour a week, adapted online exercise programme, Be Active with Arthritis. Courses are free, and places are limited.

Covid-19 (coronavirus)

Important information about Covid-19 (coronavirus) for people living with arthritis
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.
Living Well with Arthritis online

Reduce your pain and reclaim your life from arthritis by signing up for our online self-management course starting in October 2021.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Helpline and online supports

Our helpline and online support is a confidential service that can provide you with support on a whole range of issues. Read more

Support Our Work

Donate to Arthritis Ireland and help us to continue providing supports and services to people with arthritis. Read more

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HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme

Arthritis Ireland is calling for expressions of interest to participate in the HRCI-HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2022. Read more

Living Well with Arthritis online

Reduce your pain and reclaim your life from arthritis by signing up for our online self-management course starting in October 2021. Read more

New podcast launched for people with arthritis

Arthritis Ireland has launched a new podcast series, Inflammation Nation, for people living with arthritis. The series will feature national and international guests discussing the latest research in rheumatology, as well as looking at how arthritis can affect work, relationships and how people can better manage their condition. Read more

World Arthritis Day

On World Arthritis Day 2021, we are marking the impact that arthritis can have on people's mental health and well-being. Read more

Mental health and arthritis

Arthritis can have a significant impact on people’s mental health and well-being, in addition to physical symptoms such as joint damage and pain. Read more