Dr. Laurie Recommends

Web links mentioned by 'Ethereal Cereal' author, Dr. Laurie.

Being Chronically Ill Is A Pill Blog

Check out Maureen Hayes as she blogs about life with a chronic illness. -- Dr. L

'Word of the Year' for 2009

Don't make another set of resolutions. Instead, pick a word, or let one pick you. -- Dr. L

Arthritis Self-Management Magazine

A bi-monthly magazine containing advice and health studies focused on better arthritis management -- including a better sex life. -- Dr. L

Christine Kane Blog

A blog I recently discovered, singer/songwriter Christine Kane has lots of creative ideas about living large. -- Dr. L

Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn

One of many great videos on YouTube of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn teaching mindfulness sessions. It makes me calm just to hear him speak! -- Dr. L

More to Explore

'The Real Housewives of New York City'

The second season of Bravo TV's hit reality series culminates in a fundraising gala for CreakyJoints.

Arthritis Friend.com

"Health hacks, wellness tips and useful gadgets for mastering the art of getting along with your chronic pain adversary."

Barking Dog Shoes.com

A 30-something woman finds and shares fashionable, affordable, and comfortable shoes for women with RA. No, seriously, these shoes exist. Take a look.

Help My Hurt.com

Sometimes the best advice for managing chronic pain comes from fellow sufferers. We have discovered a heartfelt, witty blog that aims to gather and share that very advice.

People Reaching Out.com

A public, non-profit foundation striving to aid under-funded, under-resourced and under-publicized New York-based charitable institutions.

RA GeneRAtions

Centocor surveyed over 1,000 people with RA and over 300 doctors to find out what life with this disease is all about.

Single Gal's Guide to RA

Thoughts from a single, newly 30 woman navigating life in New York City with a chronic illness.

The A-Games Links

Presented by CreakyJoints, the A-Games are a daylong swimming, aquatics, and exercise event created to help folks battling various forms of arthritis.

What are the A-Games?

The A-Games are a daylong swimming, aquatics, and exercise event created to help folks battling various forms of arthritis.

Total Immersion Swimming

The A-Games staff of nationally-ranked coaches from Total Immersion Swimming gears the day to the abilities of the participants (while wearing trendy CreakyJoints shirts).

Women and Pain: Why It Hurts and What You Can Do

Written by CreakyJoints-affiliated physician, Dr. Mark Young, this book is easy to read and provides great insight and tips for you to stay healthy (if you're a woman) or for the women in your life.

The A-Games Brochure

For more information, please download the A-Games Brochure (Adobe PDF file).

An A-Games Sample Agenda

A sample schedule listing the day's activities.

Newspaper and Media Stories

News stories mentioned around the site.

AJC: New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

The immunosuppressive drug golimumab shows promise in treating RA patients who don't respond to other drugs, according to a new study.

ScienceDaily: New RA Trigger For Chronic Inflammation Discovered

A new study says that, if scientists could block a specific molecule that triggers the immune system into action, it may be possible to develop more effective arthritis treatments.

UofM: Surgery for RA Patients is Often Too Little, Too Late

Two University of Michigan studies look at surgeons and rheumatologists when it comes to finding better approaches for treating patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Surgery works, if done early.

NY Times: Abbott Loses Drug Patent Suit

A unit of Johnson & Johnson said Monday that a jury has ordered Abbott Laboratories to pay $1.67 billion in a patent infringement suit over rheumatoid arthritis drugs.

F.D.A. Panel Recommends Approval of a Gout Drug

A federal advisory committee on Tuesday recommended approval of a drug developed by Savient Pharmaceuticals to treat severe cases of gout.

Our Partners

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association

AARDA is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, public awareness, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.

Arthritis Australia

Arthritis Australia is the peak arthritis organization in Australia. It is supported by affiliate offices in every state and territory. Arthritis Australia provides support, promotes awareness, funds research and educates physicians.

Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.

Exhale Foundation

The Exhale Foundation is a service organization dedicated to helping patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease as well as educating the physicians treating this growing disease. Patient programs focus on improving breathing techniques, quitting smoking, respiratory exercise, and personal motivation. Pharmacological treatments are also discussed with patients and physicians.

Global Healthy Living Foundation

A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, we improve the quality of life for people with chronic diseases such as arthritis, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, sickle cell disease, depression, psoriasis, cancer and COPD/asthma.

Hospital for Special Surgery

The Mission of Hospital for Special Surgery is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education. They do this regardless of race, color, creed, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin.

JillZarin.com

One of the stars of Bravo TV's hit reality series, "The Real Housewives of New York City," Jill Zarin is a tireless advocate for those battling autoimmune disease. Her daughter Ally currently battles spondyloarthropathy. Her step-son Jonathan is battling STILLS disease.

Karen And Arthritis.com

Karen created her site in the hopes that it will "inspire and empower you" and dreams that "the millions of people who suffer from autoimmune diseases around the world will one day be free of their shackles."

National Institutes of Health

NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the United States.

Overachiever's Diary

Join the West Point Cadets of the Army triathlon team as they battle to become nationally-ranked -- told through the humorous e-mails of swim coach Lou Tharp, with essays on peak performance from CreakyJoints.org columnist, Dr. Laurie Ferguson.

TGI Healthworks

TGI Healthworks is a patient and physician service organization dedicated to providing programs for arthritis, COPD, Type 2 diabetes, and depression in the United States and Europe.

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