Support Program Presentation Summaries
Hospital for Special Surgery offers a number of free programs that reflect our comprehensive approach to care for people with lupus, myositis and rheumatoid arthritis. See below for a full list of our program summaries by condition.
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Lupus Support Program Summaries
- The Complex Problem of Pain
- Acupuncture for Lupus: Can It Work for You?
- Pulmonary Issues and Lupus
- Who Am I Now? Living With an Autoimmune Disease
- Managing Arthritis in Lupus
- Massage Therapy and Lupus
- The Importance of Clinical Research
- Oral Concerns in People With Lupus
- Lupus, Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Eye Problems in Lupus
- Vaccinations and Lupus: What You Should Know
- Lupus Blood Test Results Explained
- Possible Environmental Triggers Associated With Autoimmune Diseases
- Nutrition and Lupus: How to Maintain a Healthy Diet
- Lupus and Your Emotions
- Lupus, Sexuality and Intimacy
- Lupus-related Fatigue and Cognitive Dysfunction: The Chicken and the Egg
- How Lupus Affects Multiple Organs
- How People with Lupus Can Build and Maintain Motivation for Healthy Habits
- Lupus and COVID-19: A Q&A Session for the LANtern® (Lupus Asian Network) Lupus Health & Wellness Day
- The Emotional Impact of the Pain Experience
- Lupus Fog – Changes in Memory and Thinking
- Lupus, Vasculitis and Blocked Blood Vessels
- Dealing with Uncertainty in Your Lupus Diagnosis
- How to Communicate with Your Lupus Healthcare Team
- Cutaneous Lupus and Lupus Rashes: What You Need to Know
- Infusion Therapy and Lupus
- Lupus and Fatigue
- Managing Holiday Stress When You Have Lupus
- Getting Exercise and Keeping Physically Fit While Living with Lupus
- Doctor-Patient Communication: Guidelines and Best Practices
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Depression
- Heart Health and Chronic Inflammatory Disorders
- Teens with Lupus – and Parents – Get Special Help in Chat Groups
Myositis Support Program Summaries
- Pulmonary Issues and Myositis
- Treating Swallowing Problems in People with Myositis
- Who Am I Now? Living With an Autoimmune Disease
- Physical Therapy and Myositis
- Dermatomyositis: Myositis and the Skin
- Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis
- Gastrointestinal and Esophageal Issues in Myositis
- Overcoming Our Fears when Living with Myositis: Focus on Falling (Part II: From Fear of Falling to Confidence)
- Overcoming Our Fears when Living with Myositis: Focus on Falling (Part I: Defining Fear and Overcoming It with a Four-Step Approach)
- Acupuncture for Myositis: What You Should Know
- Nutrition and Supplements to Reduce Medication Side Effects in Myositis
- Nutrition and Myositis
- Myositis and Fatigue
- Doctor-Patient Communication: Guidelines and Best Practices
- Reproductive and Sexual Health for People With Myositis
- Heart Health and Chronic Inflammatory Disorders
- Managing Your Medical Team
- Medicare Part D: What You Need to Know
- Self-Care Task Modification when Living with Myositis (Part II: Household Activities)
- Self-Care Task Modification when Living with Myositis (Part I: Daily Activities)
- Maintaining a Positive Outlook When Coping with Myositis
- Exercise and Physical Therapy Guidelines for People with Myositis
- Impact of Myositis on Relationships
- The Impact of Myositis on Vacation Travel
- Coping With the Visible and Invisible Symptoms of Myositis
- Coping with Myositis During the Holidays
- Overcoming Fears When Living with Myositis
- Coping with Stress When Living with Myositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Program Summaries
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle
- Reducing Risk of Infection in When You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Acupuncture: Can It Help My Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Assistive Devices for Arthritis of the Hands: Protecting Your Joints
- Managing Daily Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Strategies, Skills and Tools
- Coping With Pain Caused by a Chronic Disease
- An Overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bone Health and Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know
- Managing Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Strategies and Skills
- Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Lab Tests and Results
- Eating Right with Arthritis: Arthritis Nutrition FAQs
- Heart Health and Chronic Inflammatory Disorders