Rheumatology Patient and Family Resources
Learn more about rheumatic diseases, medications and other topics related to disease management.
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) (PDF)
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO) (PDF)
- Dermatomyositis (PDF)
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) (PDF)
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) (PDF)
- Kawasaki Disease (PDF)
- Lupus (PDF)
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) (PDF)
- Scleroderma (PDF)
- Uveitis (PDF)
- ACTEMRA (Tocilizumab)
- Anakinra (PDF)
- CellCept (PDF)
- Colchicine (PDF)
- Cyclophosphamide (PDF)
- Cyclosporin (PDF)
- Enbrel (PDF)
- Imuran (PDF)
- Infliximab (PDF)
- Joint Injection (PDF)
- Leflunomide (PDF)
- Methotrexate (PDF)
- Naproxen (PDF)
- Orencia (PDF)
- Plaquenil (PDF)
- Prednisone (PDF)
- Rituximab (PDF)
- Salazopyrin (PDF)
- Zoledronate (PDF)
- Find the names of generic brands of medications vs. trade names (PDF)
- Advice on how to talk to friends (PDF)
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements (PDF)
- Choosing a complementary therapy (PDF)
- Coverage of prescription medication in BC (PDF)
- Food for thought: Prednisone and your diet (PDF)
- Help your child manage medical procedures (PDF)
- How to give yourself a subcutaneous injection
- Financial coverage of medications for your child with a rheumatic disease (PDF)