Informational and Support Resources

The support of others facing the same challenges can be extremely helpful in reducing stress and anxiety. Through support groups, you can find solutions, resources and information to help you better manage your condition.

Resources

Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis International Federation
• KickAS.org
• Spondylitis Association of America

Fibromyalgia

• Arthritis Foundation

Juvenile Arthritis

Families of children with rheumatic disease may be eligible for assistance through state agencies or vocational rehabilitation. The American Juvenile Arthritis Organization (a branch of the Arthritis Foundation) provides educational materials, regional and national conferences and networking opportunities for children and young adults who grew up with arthritis.

• Arthritis Foundation
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Lupus

• Arthritis Foundation

Myosistis

• Myositis Support Group

Osteoporosis

• National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
• National Osteoporosis Foundation

Psoriatic Arthritis

• American College of Rheumatology
• Psoriatic Arthritis Support

Reactive Arthritis

• WebMD Health

Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Medicine Net

Sjögren's Syndrome

• Arthritis Foundation
• Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation