“Fibromyalgia is not talked about enough.”
Benji, 25, shares their experience of living with fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility syndrome. He tells us why a good support system is so important.
Axial spondyloarthritis - How replacing gut bacteria could treat people with axial spondyloarthritis
Read about our research on how replacing gut bacteria could treat people with axial spondyloarthritis.
Stress and arthritis: Why it’s important to manage your stress levels
We all get stressed from time to time. But there are coping skills we can learn to help us better manage it. Here Yeliz, who lives with axial spondyloarthritis, shares why it's important to manage your stress levels.
Busting the myths of axial spondyloarthritis
We want to shine a light on axial spondyloarthritis, share people’s experiences, and debunk some common myths about the condition.
Our axial spondyloarthritis research highlights
We want to help stop axial spondyloarthritis in its tracks — and your generous support is driving life-changing research into the condition. Take a look at some of our incredible research into the condition.
Athlete Rhys shares what he’s learnt about training with axial spondyloarthritis
21-year-old Rhys lives with axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA). Here he shares how he opened up about his condition and how he trains as a sprinter.
Osteoarthritis - Can we make arthritis surgery better and safer for patients by training surgeons using donated human bodies?
Read more about if we can make arthritis surgery better and safer for patients by training surgeons using donated human bodies?
“My patients are an inspiration to me. They can and have inspired others.”
Asim, a GP, shares his experiences of working with patients with arthritis and talks about why education is key to ensuring people have the strength to live better with arthritis .
How can virtual reality help to treat fibromyalgia?
Learn about research using virtual reality to explore the link between the brain, body and pain in order to better understand fibromyalgia.
Ankylosing spondylitis - Do anti-inflammatory drugs undermine the use of MRI as a means of assessing inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis?
Learn more about do anti-inflammatory drugs undermine the use of MRI as a means of assessing inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis?
How aids and adaptations can help if you have arthritis
Everyday tasks can feel difficult if you have arthritis. If you’re struggling, there may be gadgets or equipment that could make things a bit easier for you.
How can I prepare for a doctor’s appointment if I have arthritis?
We know that visiting the doctors can be a little intimidating at times. To help, we asked Dr Benjamin Ellis for his tips on getting the most out of your appointment.
“We have to justify putting the heating on”: Dave has osteoarthritis and is worried about the cost-of-living crisis
Financial worries can have a big impact on our mental health, and they are often hard to talk about. So, we were very grateful to speak to Dave, age 54, who felt able to share his concerns.
How can our Arthritis Tracker help you manage your arthritis?
Learn more about our arthritis tracker and how with your help we’ve made exciting some improvements to the app.
How can we tackle pain-related distress? The De-Stress research team share their story
Chronic pain affects all aspects of our lives, including our mental health. We funded the De-Stress project to learn more about how we might tackle pain-related distress.