We don't have "Arthritis".
We have Autoimmune Arthritis diseases.
Awareness
We have been working to re-brand the term 'arthritis' so the general population begins to understand there are differences in autoimmune arthritis and a general, popularized arthritis.
Many sufferers will tell you most people in their lives do not fully understand the pain and disability they experience due to these conditions. Many people, unless they know a person suffering from autoimmune arthritis, do not understand the severity of these diseases, including the fatigue, fevers and illness that is often associated with these conditions. We vow to work towards a day when a person sufferering from Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis or any other autoimmune arthritis condition can say "I have Autoimmune Arthritis" and someone in the general public does not respond, "Oh, me too! I have pain in my knee, ibuprofen helps a lot!" Someday we hope they all understand the difference.
Downloadable Awareness Posters
Awareness...Pass It On. Literally. Please click on any of the posters below to be redirected to a larger image. You can then right click on the image and save to your computer. Post online, email, print and pass out.
World Autoimmune Arthritis Day Fatigue Autoimmune Arthritis Awareness (General)
Additional Posters for Juvenile Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis Available.
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Merchandise. The 1st Autoimmune Arthritis Charity Bracelets and Clothing, hats, water bottles and other merchandise with our logo displayed. Bracelets can be purchased here on this website by visiting our Merchandise Store. OR, if you want to purchase the mouse pad, hat, and other clothing you can leave this site and visit our Zazzle Store.
Education. Whether it be in media and publications, or at the doctors office, it is important to IAAM that those who suffer from Autoimmune Arthritis are understood. As we move forward in 2011, we aim to implement three forms of education-education for the general public, in Advertising and Media and to those treating people affected by these diseases.
General Public.
IAAM often hosts Online Awareness Campaigns and will continue to do more throughout 2012. These include an array of awareness campaigns which will cover medications used by Autoimmune Arthritis sufferers, taking on the myths of "You're Too Young to Have Arthritis" and the differences between degenerative arthritis and an autoimmune disease.
Check our public Facebook Page often to become involved in one of these future events! 
Advertising and Media.
The Awareness Hotline-Media. We watch for misleading information that confuses "arthritis", or common wear and tear arthritis, with "autoimmune arthritis", or publications/broadcasts that provide improper information about the diseases.
If you see an ad or read an article that you feel is misleading regarding autoimmune arthritis, please fill out our Awareness Hotline-Media form by CLICKING HERE.
The Medical World.
Awareness Hotline-Medical. It is important that patients that are being treated for Autoimmune Arthritis diseases are experiencing positive interactions with knowledgeable staff. From doctors offices to clinical trials, it has become apparent that not all those treating patients with Autoimmune Arthritis actually understand there is a difference between these diseases and common "arthritis". We will be launching this second Awareness Hotline in the Fall/Winter of 2011.
Downloadable/Printable Brochures. Click on the Flyer of Brochure Link to print General Information about IAAM. Bring to your doctors office
and ask if it can be posted in the Exam Room
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