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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

The NIAMS is part of the National Institutes of Health, a US government organization. Another great resource for finding basic information about RA, they also include "news" about Rheumatoid Arthritis so you can learn about the latest research and findings within the field.

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Rheum for More

Rheum for More was created by AbbVie, the pharmaceutical company that created Humira, a popular RA drug. I know a lot of folks are weary about going to a pharmaceutical company for information, but this website does a great job at presenting the sobering reality of RA and what happens when it goes untreated. They focus a lot on your relationship with a rheumatologist, what the goals of treatment should and should not be, and how to tell if your treatment is working or not.

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National Health Service of the UK

The NHS is the healthcare system of the United Kingdom. They are always putting out great information about Rheumatoid Arthritis and I've found over the years that they seem to be more knowledgable about the disease than many American sources of info about RA. The overview for Rheumatoid Arthritis that I've linked here does a great job of hitting the highlights about living with RA, treatment, diagnosis, and causes.

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Creaky Joints

Creaky Joints is a great resource for learning about medication, autoimmune facts v. myths, and advocacy.

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Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is primarily an advocacy group dedicated to finding a cure and being a voice for patients. You can find information about support groups, medications, and more.

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American College of Rheumatology

The ACR is a large association of doctors, scientists, and research professionals dedicated to advancing rheumatology. Their website offers great information about medications, ways to get involved with advocacy, and more.

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