The pandemic has affected many aspects of managing chronic illnesses like arthritis: Patients may have concerns about their medications, using telehealth vs. in-person doctor visits, how to manage arthritis pain, fatigue, and other symptoms during these stressful times, as well as how to continue to eat healthy, stay physically active, care for mental health needs, and so much more. Our team is committed to keeping patients updated with the latest guidance and advice as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
We have been listening closely to the CreakyJoints community to understand your questions and concerns. Take a look at the articles below for information that is absolutely important for arthritis patients to know. We are updating these resources regularly as critical information changes.
It is common for people living with arthritis to have co-occurring health issues, called comorbidities. Some of these health conditions, like heart disease or lung disease, can increase the risk for COVID-19 complications. Here is us what we know about various health conditions and how they affect COVID-19.
You can expect new content about the coronavirus pandemic from us on a regular basis. We are committed to producing a wide range of resources to keep arthritis patients informed and connected. Browse all of our coronavirus articles below.
What to Do After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re Immunocompromised or Have an Autoimmune Condition 
Researchers Are Starting to Study the COVID-19 Vaccine in Autoimmune and Immunocompromised Patients 
Questions to Ask Loved Ones Before Meeting Up If You’re Immunocompromised or at High Risk for COVID-19 
Exactly What to Do If You Get COVID-19 and You’re Immunocompromised 
Don't Stop Taking 'Immunosuppressive' Medication During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Plea from Doctors Who Are Studying COVID-19 in Inflammatory Diseases 
Gout and Coronavirus: What Gout Patients Should Know About Managing COVID-19 Risk 
Psoriasis and Coronavirus: Understanding Risk, Hand Hygiene, and More 
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Coronavirus: What People with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis Need to Know 
Ankylosing Spondylitis and Coronavirus: What to Know About Managing COVID-19 Risk 
Fibromyalgia and Coronavirus: What Patients Need to Know 
Hair Loss After COVID-19: What You Need to Know and How to Cope 
COVID-19 Linked to Higher Risk of Gastrointestinal Disorders, Study Suggests 
A Combination Test to Detect Flu and COVID-19 at Home Is Now Authorized by the FDA 
New Poll Reveals Less Than Half of Chronic Disease Patients Are Happy with Their Health Care 
The Risk Factors for Long COVID Are Still Ambiguous — But Here’s What You Should Know if You’re Immunocompromised 
5 Reasons Why Your Doctor May Not Prescribe Paxlovid If You’re High-Risk — and When to Get a Second Opinion 
