A common myth about the chronic condition of rheumatoid arthritis is that it’s an older person’s condition. Unfortunately, this misconception affects how younger patients navigate this chronic illness. Age-shaming from friends, family, and even healthcare providers can take a toll on your mental health and make you wonder if your chronic illness is real.

As a chronic illness patient, you’re probably juggling several healthcare providers. At one point or another, you’ve probably disagreed with what your doctor said about your health. However, as an advocate, you can respectfully decline their recommendations when you have concerns about your health. Here are five tips for what to do when you disagree with your doctor to ensure your voice is heard.

We want to highlight thyroid warriors and spread awareness about their invisible illnesses during Thyroid Awareness Month. With this in mind, we want to educate patients with thyroid diseases about potential health conditions they may encounter from this chronic condition.

Discussing health can be a sensitive subject for many people. For people with chronic illnesses, specific topics should be left off the table. Here are four questions to ask someone living with an invisible disease and four questions you should avoid asking.

To celebrate Thyroid Awareness Month, three thyroid advocates on social media are impacting the thyroid disease community!

Have you ever wondered what specific stressors are causing harm to your chronic condition and mental health? As many may know, living with a chronic condition can be highly stressful at times. These four challenges commonly faced by chronic illness patients can contribute to stress.

You can experience burnout in all parts of your life. For chronic illness patients, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with managing their conditions. Chronic illness burnout is a stress response to the responsibilities of dealing with a chronic illness. Here are ways to manage chronic illness burnout to cope with the stresses of a chronic illness.

The colder seasons can heighten the symptoms of many chronic conditions. When the temperature drops, you may experience more pain and fatigue and become more susceptible to infections. As a chronic illness patient, you’re likely already aware of the challenges of managing your condition, but are you prepared for the winter months?

Location, accessibility services, public patient reviews, and health insurance acceptance are just a few factors patients may consider when selecting a specialist for their chronic illnesses. This specialist checklist is an excellent way to ensure that your next chronic illness specialist meets all (or at least the majority) of your medical needs to have an amazing patient experience.

Finding resources tailored for thyroid disease patients can be challenging at times. So to support Thyroid Awareness Month, we’ve provided a list of free resources for thyroid disease patients and caregivers.

Are you a chronic illness patient currently working on your New Year’s resolutions? Consider these six suggestions created with chronic illness patients in mind.

This does not mean you can’t still enjoy the holidays when living with chronic illness. To help you have a wonderful holiday season while not giving up the fun, we created this list of tips and tricks. We hope this resource empowers you to take care of yourself with more confidence and less guilt through this busy time of year.