About Arthritis
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.
Together, We are Champions of Yes
Connections & Empowerment
We provide ways for you to take control of arthritis by connecting you with others who understand the challenges.
Advocacy & Access
With your help, we shape and influence health care policies and laws at both state and federal levels.
Science & Research
With your insights, we make sure effective arthritis treatments are being developed while also pursuing a cure.
Resources for You
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Our trained Helpline team is here to help answer your questions about arthritis and how to manage it. They can tell you about open enrollment for insurance, important changes to Medicare drug plans, treatment options, navigating medical systems and more.
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Lab Tests & Medications
Find out what those lab tests mean, why your doctor prescribes certain medications for your autoimmune, inflammatory form of arthritis, and what you should watch for.
Register TodayLatest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode
Cannabis for Arthritis?
Considering medical cannabis to relieve your arthritis pain? Get expert insights about whether it can help, what the risks are and what you should know before trying it.
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Arthritis E-Books
36 Tips to Build Resilience & THRIVE
This free e-book provides essential insights on resilience, helping people with arthritis navigate tough times, build strength and manage overall well-being for a healthier, more empowered life.
Download the E-bookUnderstanding Arthritis
Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it and other useful information.
News & Stories
Response to Federal Policy Changes
Arthritis Foundation urges government to reverse changes that affect arthritis patients.Kiana Finds Strength in the Face of Adversity
Living with juvenile arthritis since she was a toddler has taught this Walk to Cure Arthritis national honoree and her family courage, resilience and commitment.Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act Reintroduced
The bipartisan legislation known as the HELP Copays Act was reintroduced to ensure patients can access and afford the medications prescribed by their doctors.Patient Organizations Push for PBM Reform
In the latest efforts to reform access to health care, patients and advocates call for transparency as well as an end to spread pricing and step therapy barriers.Howley Prizes for Arthritis Research
The Lee C. Howley Sr. Prize for Arthritis Scientific Research and the Lee C. Howley Jr. Prize for Early Career Investigators in Arthritis Research recognize those who have committed to advancing the Arthritis Foundation’s scientific agenda.Joel Young: Coming Home to His Cause
Through a passion for cycling and a chance encounter with a client, Joel Young discovered a cause that hits closer to home than he imagined.Stay in the Know. Live in the Yes.
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