Independent research organisation provides information on this and other rheumatic diseases. Features factsheets, news and a magazine.
http://www.arc.org.uk/

Resource for patients and their families. Covers definitions, treatments and advice on rheumatoid, sciatica and connective tissue diseases.
http://rheumb.bham.ac.uk/primer.html

See the Patient Information pages for details of arthritis, lupus and vasculitis. There is also an interactive site for children with arthritis.
http://rheumb.bham.ac.uk/

Usefully long discussion of this rheumatic disorder of the back. Includes advice on treating and living eit the condition.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6001/6001.htm

Find out what causes arthritis and check out the self-care plans and other therapies available. Connects to the main BUPA homepage.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/mosby_factsheets/arthritis.html

Offers links to information on arthritis, including Behcet's Syndrome and Lupus as well as fact sheets and drug profiles.
http://www.patient.co.uk/illness/a/arthritis.htm

Specially produced for people living with arthritis pain, this helpful booklet introduces the different types of arthritis, and its causes.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6020/6020.htm

Booklet designed to inform and reassure people suffering from this rheumatic condition. Describes different forms of the disease.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6025/6025.htm

Booklet from UK charity outlines the causes and affects of this bone condition. Find out how it is detected and what can be done to prevent it.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6028/6028.htm

Help sheet for patients that explains how the condition develops and outlines the treatments available. Offers self-help advice.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6029/6029.htm

Description of this common and painful form of arthritis. Learn how it is diagnosed and treated.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6034/6034.htm

Introductory guide to the basics of this common type of arthritis. Features a useful glossary and contact details for support groups.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6033/6033.htm

Common causes and conditions of shoulder pain are discussed to help sufferers diagnose their symptoms. Describes methods of treatment.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6039/6039.htm

Introductory guide to rheumatic diseases presented by the University of Birmingham. Details various types of arthritis and lupus.
http://rheuma.bham.ac.uk/primer.html

Celebrity doctor Mark Porter discusses the symptoms of arthritis and advises sufferers on helping themselves and when to consult their doctor.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/arthritis/

Offers its range of of high-dose Glucosamine Sulphate and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane products for the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis.
http://www.pain-ache.com/

Useful description of this condition. Includes a rundown of symptoms, complications, tests and treatments. Further information is available.
http://www.medicdirect.co.uk/merchant.ihtml?pid=294&step=4

Long-term Medical Conditions Alliance is made up of national groups representing those with chronic illness. With an A-Z list of organisations.
http://www.lmca.demon.co.uk/

Supports sufferers with ankylosing spondylitis medical disorder. Check out the schedule of daily exercises.
http://nass.co.uk/

Fact sheet explains how the knee works and what can go wrong. Find out who is prone to suffer this condition and the treatments available.
http://www.arc.org.uk/about_arth/booklets/6027/6027.htm

Presents the symptoms of the disease and offers advice for self-care as well as information on the drugs on offer for treatment.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/Mosby_factsheets/Psoriatic_arthritis.html