Arthritis ispainful… and it’s relentless．关节炎基金会了解我们社区所承受的痛苦。Based on a survey of arthritis patients, we know that:
- The #1 goal of arthritis treatment is to “reduce pain.”
- 寻求信息的头号动机是“我经历过痛苦”。
Pain is not an easy topic to discuss, but if we bring it out of the shadows, we believe the result will be eye-opening for everyone – and uplifting in mind, body and soul for the 54 million Americans who suffer from arthritis pain. The Arthritis Foundation is advancing a national conversation about the true pain – physical and emotional – that arthritis causes.
Here are a few ways to get involved:
Stay Connected in a High-Tech World
If you live with the pain of arthritis or love someone who does, the Arthritis Foundation wants to make sure we are connected. Connecting is the first step, so we know and understand your story and can reach back out and engage in a personal way – directing you to the best resources and information for pain management and connecting you with others who understand and share your pain.关节炎基金会是你的冠军，是的!Take our pain quizandvisit our pain toolkit．
Reach One, Teach One
The pain of arthritis can rob people from experiencing the simple joy of lifting and embracing a child or prevent them from doing tasks most of us take for granted – getting dressed, preparing meals, running errands. Imagine not being able to play your favorite sport or a musical instrument because the pain of arthritis is so crippling you can barely move, let alone participate.
There are many myths and misperceptions about arthritis that we need to eradicate. Here are just two examples.
Surprisingly, many people still believe that arthritis is a problem reserved for the elderly and have no idea thattwo-thirds of those with arthritis are under 65．事实上，在18到64岁的成年人中，有三分之一患有关节炎，这种疾病可以在任何年龄发展。Most people don’t know that nearly 300,000 children suffer from the painjuvenile arthritisbrings. For a child with arthritis, a carefree day having fun with their best pals is rare.
- For both children and adults, the pain of arthritis can be as devastating on an emotional level as it is physically. It often leads to depression and isolation, and contributes to other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.Learn more about the manytypes of arthritisandthe tools and resources that can counter its effects.
Join the Arthritis Foundation and Be a Champion of Yes
在过去的70年里，我们在治疗方面取得了长足的进步。Today, we’re accelerating the latest breakthroughs and amplifying the voices of people with arthritis, demanding that policymakers put more money intoarthritis researchand make proper health care accessible. But we can’t do it alone. We need you!
Help make arthritis and its consequences more visible so it’s not a forgotten epidemic.Tell your story. Salute someone you love who’s an arthritis warrior.Learn more about your pain and how you can manage it.Together, we can break the pain chain.
关节炎基金会来找你了。