Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) support program - homepage

Welcome to MyRA

MyRA is designed to help people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) seize control and become active participants in their journey with RA.

Everyone's RA journey is different. Some people are just starting their journey while others have been on the journey for decades.

By providing you with quality information about RA, some simple management skills and the opportunity to share the experience of others, we can help everyone live a better life with RA.

How can we help you?

Your arthritis

The place to start if you're wondering what's happening to me.

Tests & treatments

Helping you make sense of all your treatment options.

Your healthcare team

How to build a good working relationship with your team.

Living with arthritis

Tips and suggestions that might help you do a day-to-day things.

Managing pain

Tips and suggestions that might help you manage pain.

Things you can do

Suggestions about diet exercise, vitamins and what NOT to do.

Your feelings

Ways to deal with stress, anxiety and tiredness.

Support services

Finding local healthcare and support services.

Covid-19

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Confirming diagnosis

While it can seem like a slow process, often that stepwise logical process of taking a ...

Joint symptoms may be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis, a serious condition that can cause permanent joint damage if treatment is delayed.

The GP will usually refer you to a rheumatologist to confirm a diagnosis and for treatment.