What Is the Difference Between Still’s Disease, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis?Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are all forms of arthritis that share many similar features. It can be hard to tell them...
What Is Adult-Onset Still’s Disease?Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of autoinflammatory arthritis. An autoinflammatory condition occurs when the body’s immune system, which creates inflammation, does not work properly. In people with...
How Do I Know If I Have Adult-Onset Still’s Disease?Adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory condition that affects mostly the joints. But it can affect many other areas of the body too. AOSD is an autoimmune condition...
Terms to Know When You Have Adult-Onset Still’s DiseaseEven if you have lived with adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) for years, new terms can come up often. Whether you are new to the AOSD world or wanting to understand...
How Is Adult-Onset Still’s Disease Treated?In people with adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), the immune system does not work the way it should. Instead, their immune system proteins cause too much inflammation. Over time, this can...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Adult-Onset Still’s DiseaseLiving with adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) can be challenging and sometimes confusing. Even if you have been living with it for years, new questions can always come up. Staying in...
Yoga Doesn’t Cure My Autoimmune Diseases"Oh, you have XYZ disease? Have you tried yoga?" Wow, if I had a nickel for every time someone tossed this cookie-cutter suggestion my way. I'll take another nickel, please,...
Nutrition and Exercise With Adult-Onset Still’s DiseaseAdult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD) is a rare type of arthritis that can cause pain and joint damage. It is often managed with medicines that work on the immune system to...