Reesa Partida grasps and loops a dangling swath of fabric, places her foot against it and lithely climbs up before swooping into an aerobatic dance of twists, splits and perfectly pointed toes – a demonstration of grace and strength. “I think I was inspired by Cirque du Soleil,” Reesa says with a laugh. “I thought it looked like a lot of fun, so I started by taking a class three and a half years ago.”Continue readingDefying Gravity: Athlete and Dancer Reesa Partida Takes RA in Stride
Join the Live Yes! Arthritis Network and Live Your Best Life!The生活是的!Arthritis Networkconnects you to your best life through a powerful network of support for registered members. While each person’s experience with arthritis is different, we want to make sure you have the right information and support you need to live life to the fullest.Continue readingJoin the Live Yes! Arthritis Network and Live Your Best Life!
To fans ofWonder Woman,Aquamanand other superhero movies that she produced, Deborah Snyder might seem a little larger than life herself. Perceptive, energetic and determined, she has a career beyond most people’s dreams, a lovely home near Los Angeles and a supportive family and husband, Zack Snyder, who’s also her business partner.
But every superhero has a villain, and Deborah’s is adult-onset Still’s disease, a rare form of autoimmune arthritis. It left her with hip damage that made even walking difficult for years.
Seeing her relaxing with one leg tucked under her – something she never could have done a few years ago – it’s impossible to tell that she has arthritis, or that she still takes medication and has had both hips replaced.Continue readingMovie Maker Deborah Snyder Knows What Real Super Power Is
Nothing holds Daniel Ortman back. Not the arthritis that has challenged him for two decades. Not the major brain surgery he endured nine years ago. Nor any of the other obstacles he and his family have faced along the way.Continue readingArthritis Warrior Crosses the Finish Line After Years of Obstacles
Together we are empowered to Live Yes!你的故事可以移山。你们有能力影响你们选出的官员，打破每个人都应该得到的关怀的障碍。通过与立法者分享和教育，你可以为关节炎患者打破障碍。请与我们一起于2019年3月11日至12日在华盛顿特区举行2019年倡导峰会，以实现这些目标。
The Summit is a forum for volunteers who are dedicated to making a long-term commitment to leadership in Arthritis Foundation advocacy. It is an opportunity to both build meaningful relationships with your elected officials and cultivate the skills to empower and engage other people in your community who are impacted by arthritis. This year’s event will be our opportunity to introduce a new Congress to the many faces of arthritis and the issues most important to the arthritis community.
The best part about this year’s Advocacy Summit is that participants will leave Washington feeling Empowered to Live Yes! This two-day event can serve as an on-ramp to advocacy excellence for all of our participants. You’ll go home with the confidence to share your story and make a difference throughout the year on important legislative issues like reforming step therapy. Everyone, of all ages, backgrounds, and advocacy skill levels—including children and teenagers—are welcome at the 2019 Advocacy Summit.
“We can help improve the lives of the children and adults that are living with arthritis by taking action and letting our elected officials know what matters to us,” says April McCaslin, Platinum Ambassador from New York. “Advocating for arthritis is important because it gives us the opportunity to take control over a disease that we otherwise have no control over.”
Advocacy Summit registration closes on Monday, February 4, 2019.For more information contact Julie Eller atjeller@arthritis.org.Register today to secure your spot!
For more information on this event and how to carry your new skills with you into a year of continued engagement with your new (or returning!) legislators, visit our websitearthritis.org/AdvocacySummit!
Major victory for Ohioans as the “lame duck” legislative session concluded! On January 4, Governor John Kasich signed Senate Bill 265 into law. Ohio now joins 18 other states that have enacted laws that regulate the use of step therapy. With over 2.5 million Ohioans with doctor-diagnosed arthritis, this law will lead to a safer and more effective step therapy process for physicians and patients alike.Continue readingLong Awaited Victory in Ohio – Step Therapy Reform Enacted
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Meet Shane Cox
When you meet Shane Cox of Petaluma, California, his quiet, calm demeanor gives little away about this young man. But whether he is speaking as an honoree at his localJingle Bell Runor at theCalifornia Coast Classic, it’s easy to realize he has experienced more in his young life than most his age.Continue readingNo One Should Be in Debilitating Pain, Especially at 10 Years Old
As part of our vetting process forArthritis by the Numbers– a collection of verified arthritis facts and figures – we invited patients to comment on the disease section that most affected their lives. After all, they are the experts on how arthritis changes and challenges everyday living.
Meet Craig Buhr, who is challenged by gout and OA. Following, in his own words, are his thoughts about the statistics he reviewed in Arthritis by the Numbers – and how they relate to him personally.
Continue readingPatient Partner’s Words of Wisdom About Living With Gout & OA
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Meet Cassidy Middleton
Cassidy Middleton is a happy, thriving 8-year-old who has a loving affinity for Minnie Mouse and spending her days horseback riding in the warm, Tucson, Arizona, sun.
2013年12月，卡西迪被诊断出患有自闭症，米德尔顿家族的世界从此改变。大部分时间都是治疗师和预约，就在事情开始稳定下来的时候，卡西迪的母亲卡里(Kari)注意到，作为一个3岁的孩子，卡西迪“膝盖有点弯曲”，走路“有点滑稽”。After consulting with their pediatrician, who referred the family to a pediatric rheumatologist, Cassidy was diagnosed withjuvenile arthritis (JA).Continue readingNo One Should Be in Debilitating Pain, Especially at 8 Years Old
出国留学是一种令人兴奋但又伤脑筋的经历。当你穿越一个未知的国家，遇见新的人，沉浸在不同的文化中时，你在家乡所习惯的舒适区就不复存在了。For a college student withRheumatoid Arthritis在这样做的同时，我经常质疑选择旅行一学期是否对我来说是最好的选择。作为一个所有关节都患有关节炎，还在接受手术治疗的人，一想到要远离家人和医生到一个不熟悉的地方，我就非常害怕。What if my joints got worse or something happened with mymedications? What if I decide midway I can’t put my body through this anymore? These questions often swirl around in my head as the activities become difficult or the field trips become too strenuous that I am left lying in bed the next day. When I do ask myself these questions though, I reflect on why I chose to study abroad in the first place.Continue readingAlayna Travaglione: Her Dreams of Studying Abroad Came True