Patients and Caregivers

We’ve compiled resources for those affected by a rheumatic disease. Get explanations of complex terms, answers to common questions about the Foundation, learn about our Rheum Champion program and more.

Resources

So, You’re Newly Diagnosed…

The Patient/Rheumatologist Relationship

Getting Involved in Research as a Patient

A Hopeful Future

Exploring Resilience in Teens with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

All Articles and Videos

Rheum Champion highlights

Lora Chance

Lora was diagnosed with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis shortly before her 34th birthday. Although it has been a difficult journey, she has experienced an improvement in joint pain and mobility...

Florcy Raymmond

My symptoms began back when I was in my early twenties. I am now 55 years old. Eating healthy for me is a lifestyle and I have witnessed firsthand where food in conjunction with medication made a...

Katie Eberwein

I always had odd illnesses and periods of sickness growing up. I was finally diagnosed with lupus at age 21.

Geri Rodriguez

Geri was diagnosed with lupus in July 2017. During the initial phase of her diagnosis, she turned to the internet and found that social media was a great outlet for connecting with other...