The Official Blog of The International Foundation of Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis



Welcome to the  AiArthritis blog - This blog offers a wealth of resources and insights for patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers dealing with autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis diseases. It features posts on disease awareness, diagnosis, patient experiences, treatment strategies, and the latest research findings. The blog also highlights events, provides tips on managing symptoms, and shares stories from the community to foster a supportive network.


Disease Management

Explore ways to manage your AiArthritis Disease

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November 29, 2025
Flares happen, recognizing the symptoms early can help combat them.
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November 19, 2025
Explore why balancing rest and activity is key when living with an AiArthritis Disease
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November 13, 2025
Discover tips from those with live experience on combating fatigue and brain fog in AiArthritis Diseases.
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Information

Increase your knowledge about AiArthritis Diseases.

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April 22, 2025
From the essential role of vitamin D to groundbreaking findings on exhausted T-cells, this research is shedding light on ways to better understand, manage, and treat autoimmune conditions.
April 22, 2025
Menopause is a significant, often under-discussed phase of life for patients with rheumatic diseases. The insights shared at ACR 2024 highlight the importance of comprehensive, patient-centered care.
April 22, 2025
Exploring New Research: Transforming Lives Through Better Understanding and Treatment
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A person in a striped shirt holds their wrist, with a red highlighted area indicating joint pain
December 26, 2024
Understanding rare autoinflammatory disease Palindromic Rheumatism (PR)

Awareness

Find content on AiArthritis Disease awareness events

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June 26, 2025
Discover more about Chronic Disease Awareness Day and why it matters.
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May 30, 2025
Discover more about rare disease Schnitzler Syndrome
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Go With Us

Discover new ground breaking disease research from scientific conferences AiArthritis attends.

By Tiffany Westrich-Robertson December 4, 2025
4 Patient-Care Centered Studies on IgG4-RD That You Need to Know About
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By Leila Valete December 4, 2025
This blog covers 4 studies about IgG4-Related Disease presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence in 2025. The studies cover treatment results and overall clinical features of IgG4-RD.
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By Eileen Davidson November 6, 2025
Understanding How Research Advances Medicine
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December 25, 2024
EULAR 2024: Leila's Updates on Exercise and Fatigue

Treatments

Learn the latest on AiArthritis Disease treatments

By Tiffany Westrich-Robertson December 4, 2025
4 Patient-Care Centered Studies on IgG4-RD That You Need to Know About
Closeup aerial view of test tubes in a tray. Caps are gray, purple, blue, and yellow.
By Leila Valete December 4, 2025
This blog covers 4 studies about IgG4-Related Disease presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence in 2025. The studies cover treatment results and overall clinical features of IgG4-RD.
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October 8, 2025
Discover 3 breakthrough CAR-T therapy studies that are redefining treatment and advancing the future of AiArthritis diseases.
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Patient Voices

Stories and words from people with lived experience.

Occupational therapist measuring a woman's wrist for wrist braces
April 21, 2025
Occupational therapy helps us better perform daily activities, maintain independence, and achieve a better overall quality of life
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April 21, 2025
Stress has the ability to put me into a flare, and with autoimmune and autoinflammatory arthritis being progressive systemic diseases, that's a big deal to me as someone with lived experience.
Tan colored paper with black outline of lungs. A small tear revealing white paper with Lung Disease
March 21, 2025
Receiving our diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is the first step on our ILD journey, and sometimes even that first step takes a long time and much perseverance before it happens.
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Discover All Blog Posts

By Tiffany Westrich-Robertson December 4, 2025
4 Patient-Care Centered Studies on IgG4-RD That You Need to Know About
Closeup aerial view of test tubes in a tray. Caps are gray, purple, blue, and yellow.
By Leila Valete December 4, 2025
This blog covers 4 studies about IgG4-Related Disease presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence in 2025. The studies cover treatment results and overall clinical features of IgG4-RD.
Woman in activewear clutches her shoulder in pain outdoors.
November 29, 2025
Flares happen, recognizing the symptoms early can help combat them.
Doctor taking patient's blood pressure with a cuff and monitoring device in an office setting.
November 29, 2025
Having multiple health conditions when living with an AiArthritis disease is not uncommon, discover why and what conditions are common.
Man in yoga pose, practicing breathing technique indoors, white-walled room, plants, focused expression.
November 19, 2025
Explore why balancing rest and activity is key when living with an AiArthritis Disease
Person in a brown shirt facing a person holding a clipboard with a pen, likely a consultation in an office.
November 14, 2025
Early symptoms of autoimmune and autoinflammatory diseases can be confusing, subtle, and frustrating, often leaving patients uncertain about their health.
Woman, sad, sitting on couch, hand on head, wrapped in blanket, next to fireplace.
November 13, 2025
Discover tips from those with live experience on combating fatigue and brain fog in AiArthritis Diseases.
Keyboard with blue
By Eileen Davidson November 6, 2025
Understanding How Research Advances Medicine
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