We encourage patients to become knowledgeable about the rheumatic disorders for which they or their loved ones are being treated. Below are links to sites that we believe provide reliable information.

One must be cautious about general information found on any informational website in regards to how that information may or may not apply to one’s own situation. Remember, every person is an individual. Each person responds uniquely to a disease state and has individual complicating factors or circumstances that will infuence decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment. Knowledge is a useful tool for coping with most medical disorders, but patients should avoid self-diagnosis or developing pre-conceived notions about the best treatment before discussing all pertinent issues with their physician.

The Myositis Association
Myositis.org



The American College of Rheumatology
Rheumatology.org



The Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis.org



The Lupus Foundation of America
Lupus.org



The National Scleroderma Foundation
Scleroderma.org




The Spondylitis Association of America
Spondylitis.org




Sjogrens Syndrome Foundation
Sjogrens.org