Nine years ago I realized there was something seriously wrong with me. I was constantly tired, no matter how much coffee or water I drank or the healthy foods I ate. No matter how many hours of sleep I got or how many hours of work I reduced. Resting for too long would cause

🎉 Its that time of the year again! #ACR25 in Chicago, Oct 24-29! Ready to dive into the latest research & advances in rheumatology? 🦴🔬 🤝📱 Follow me for updates, key sessions & exclusive insights! 🩺Let’s get research ready & elevate patient care together! 🚀#ACRAmbassador

Invisible ≠ Imaginary. “You might not be able to see our pain — physical and mental — but we sure can feel it.” — @chroniceileen In this piece, Eileen shares what it’s really like to live with an illness that others can’t see — and how we can all do better. 👉 Read the full

Find #Rheumatologists Who Create Content The information goes beyond our short appointments we wait months for. Following rheumatologists who make content is a great way to get more out of your rheumatology care and understanding. 👉 Read the list - https://t.co/gHX9Ow97lk

You can’t see my pain — but I still feel it every day. 💔 Why living with an invisible illness is exhausting & misunderstood → https://t.co/yLAl1QRHw6 @chroniceileen

📝 Thrilled to share our latest Publication! 🦴📖 Our article titled “Newer Therapies in Osteoporosis” has been published in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI), a prestigious API journal. #Osteoporosis #BoneHealth 🔗Article Link https://t.co/jbfHzaZPAD

“Some people might criticize u for taking #medication or accuse you of complaining about your #illness..Impt not to take those comments to heart — people who lash out like that are likely struggling w their own issues”: https://t.co/iSHvBQpgnp via @creakyjoints @chroniceileen #RA

JIA risk may be higher if there's a family history of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Find out your family history. #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #JIA #JIAAwarenessMonth #uveitis #chronicillness #chronicpain #GRASP #tRi

“#JointPain can make it difficult to simply walk around or go up and down stairs, let alone do daily chores or exercise. #Arthritis is a leading cause of #disability, making many people..no longer able to #work": https://t.co/JdycLYM6mW via @creakyjoints @chronicEileen #NEisVoid

“It wasn’t until I personally became #disabled that I truly grasped the concept of #ableism..I found myself belonging to one of the largest groups frequently subjected to #prejudice.": https://t.co/Ptxix94ErR from @creakyjoints @chroniceileen #ChronicIllness #awareness

“#RA makes me feel envy of those who can hold down a #FullTimeJob. I never thought I would miss #working so much. RA makes me feel envy of those who have the #support they need because their #disease has empathy": https://t.co/f9EgNi9Pjy from @creakyjoints @chronicEileen #spoonie

@Arthritis_ARC senior scientist @LLi_1 highlights importance of authentic patient & public engagement in #research + offers tools to help scientists build meaningful, genuine partnerships in new research note. 🔗 https://t.co/iTs5WTuGp0 #ArthritisResearch

💊 From fears around side effects to the stigma of medications, we tackle the tough questions with Dr. Hazelwood as he shares insights on risks and benefits, and why treatment can change lives. 💥Available on all major podcast platforms, just look up “Arthritis Life Podcast!”

Lupus doesn’t look the same in men. They’re more likely to face organ damage, pleurisy, seizures, and forms like discoid or drug-induced lupus, often linked to heart medications. Our refreshed Men and Lupus page is launching soon. #LupusAwareness #MensHealth #ChronicIllness

"I’ve lost self-confidence, a lot of sleep, and sometimes, all hope. Coping with these emotions and finding a way out of the darkness has been one of the hardest parts of this journey." https://t.co/ZBlfBhkrXj via @chroniceileen & @CreakyJoints #ChronicIllness #ChronicallyIll

✨ New this week in Arthritis Care & Research No increased risk of thyroid cancer in patients with newly diagnosed RA https://t.co/gwbnbqv4yi NSAID use may lead to underestimation of active sacroiliitis on MRI https://t.co/NX7OrUvr1t Relationship between air quality and

📣 New Research Results: As AI becomes embedded in daily life, @Arthritis_ARC researchers looked at accuracy of ChatGPT results on #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis and found 52-84% of responses aligned with @ACRheum guidelines. Learn More: https://t.co/H95JWWbKFn @ptdenislav @LLi_1

🙌Thank you for attending the #EULAR2025 Congress! We hope you had a memorable experience! 📺Access the On-demand Congress Platform until 31 December 2025 👉 https://t.co/tZqDLmoGud ✈️We Look forward to seeing you at #EULAR2026 in London! #EULAR #EULAR2025 #Rheumatology

Risk of developing systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases related to long-term exposure to fine particulate matter was investigated in adults in Quebec. Results showed a 1% increase in SARD risk per decile increment in PM2.5. NH4+ had the most effect A&R https://t.co/uh1h1v9B65

"It might be my way of saying “Hey, don’t forget about me. I haven’t forgotten about you; I am just dealing with something at the moment.”": https://t.co/EYGJI1QW2l via @creakyjoints @chroniceileen #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityTwitter #ChronicPain #ChronicallyIll

The June 2025 edition of the OMERACT Newsletter is out! Thanks to the 120 participants from 20+ countries for attending OMERACT 2025, a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Dorcas Beaton’s decade of leadership, and a warm welcome to Dr. Zahi Touma as our new Methods Chair. #OMERACT