Arthritic Joints eBay Store is Now Open!

Arthritic Joints is now on eBay!  We currently offer Arthritis Awareness products such as a ribbon lapel pin, auto magnet, travel mug and tote bag.  Other arthritis related products will be listed as well!

To celebrate our opening, we are running a 20% off sale through January 31, 2010!  In addition, the first 10 customers will receive a FREE arthritis awareness lapel pin and auto magnet!

Check out our new eBay store while the sale is going on! 

If you are unable to see the image above, you can also see a listing of all our available store products by clicking “on eBay” in the ArthriticJoints.com menu bar.  It’s an easy way to see what we have before going to the store.

Arthritis Awareness Blue Ribbon Pin

Wearing a blue ribbon pin is an absolutely easy way to promote arthritis awareness.  Pin to your jacket, lapel, hat/cap, backpack, tote bag, etc.

This arthritis awareness blue ribbon pin is outlined in gold-tone with a butterfly clasp on the back.  It measures 3/4″ long x 1/2″ wide.

Be an advocate.  Wear daily to promote arthritis awareness or wear to arthritis events in your area.

This arthritis awareness pin can be purchased in our new eBay store in various quantities.

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Arthritis Awareness Auto Magnet

Easily show your support for Arthritis Awareness with this car magnet.  This blue ribbon magnet measures 8″ x 3 1/2″.  The magnet is royal blue in color with white lettering.  Professionally made in the USA.

Place it on your vehicle, refrigerator, file cabinet, etc.  I use it on my own vehicle and always get comments on it.

Be an arthritis advocate.  Purchase for yourself, family, friends, events, etc. 

This arthritis awareness auto magnet can be purchased in our new eBay store in various quantities.

Health Care Access & Cost Hardship Stories Needed!

Are you experiencing hardship right now due to health care access issues and escalating health care costs?  If you are experiencing such hardship, please do not give up. 

The Arthritis Foundation is in search of hardship stories related to health care access and costs.  They will be taking the hardship stories to Capitol Hill on your behalf. 

I am sure that many of you have stories that should be told.  Remember that people without chronic conditions do not understand these hardships.  It is up to all of us to educate them, especially our nation’s leaders.

Take a few moments to document your situation, so the Arthritis Foundation can advocate for you and everyone else in similar circumstances.  Simply complete the short survey form, including your story, and that’s it.  You’re finished.

After you send your story, visit the Arthritis Foundation’s access to health care page.  It has a phenomenal list of resources to help in various situations.

Kudos to the Arthritis Foundation for advocating for us!

Time is Running Out to Support Juvenile Arthritis Registry

The deadline to support the juvenile arthritis registry is quickly approaching.  Comments or letters to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must be received by July 14, 2009.  Have you sent your letter to the FDA yet?

If you have not sent a letter yet or have no earthly idea what I am talking about, see this June 30, 2009 blog post: Contact FDA Now for Juvenile Arthritis Registry!

The Arthritis Foundation makes it easy to send your letter.  They already created a letter of support with all of the pertinent information and you can add your own story or message to it as well. 

I sent in my letter with a personal note that if a juvenile arthritis registry existed when I was diagnosed with JRA almost 3 decades ago, my treatment may have been much different.  Because juvenile arthritis should be treated as quickly as possible to prevent long-term complications, pediatric rheumatologists need as much relevant information as possible to effectively treat patients.

Help the children who have juvenile arthritis or those that may be diagnosed with it in the future.  They need your voice.  Send your letter today!

If you need help with it, let me know.  I am happy to help in any way I can.

Contact FDA Now for Juvenile Arthritis Registry!

The Arthritis Foundation testified recently at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the need for a Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Registry.  Now, the Arthritis Foundation and children with juvenile arthritis need your help.

Here is a message I received recently from the Arthritis Foundation:

Contact the FDA Today
JA Registry Needed Now! 
More Info

We need your help! 
 
The Arthritis Foundation has been advocating for many years for the creation of a juvenile arthritis registry. A JA registry would improve the care children with arthritis receive. It would help pediatric rheumatologists make better decisions about the type of medications our children need and it could serve as an early warning system if there are unintended side effects or outcomes of JA therapies. The Arthritis Foundation testified last month at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommending that such a registry be established:  http://www.arthritis.org/murphy.php
 
Now it is your chance to let the FDA know we want them to continue their commendable work in this area and make our dream a reality – the creation of a fully funded JA registry that would help our kids! Click here to learn more, take action and become an advocate!
 
Please personalize your letter with your individual story and feel free to include some or the entire letter which can be downloaded here.  Please submit your comments either by regular mail or email by July 14th to:
Division of Dockets Management
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061
Rockville,  MD 20852
Or
Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=SubmitComment&o=09000064809306d1
All comments should be identified with:  Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0145

As someone that grew up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I wish that a registry would have been in place.  It may have been a very helpful tool for my pediatric rheumatologists.  Please take a few minutes to contact the FDA now for the children that are affected by arthritis today and in the future.  Be their advocate.

Tell Congress Why You Want Health Care Reform for People with Arthritis!

On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, the U. S. Congress told the Arthritis Foundation that they need to hear from people like us about health care reform.  The Arthritis Foundation sent out a message the same day that read in part:

“It is very important that you tell your Members of Congress about the unique health care needs of people with arthritis.  If you are currently experiencing challenges accessing or paying for health care, please tell Congress your story.  If you don’t tell them about the problem, Congress can’t include a solution in the legislation.” 

Now, I am asking you to take a few minutes to let your Congressional representatives know how you feel.  Tell them your story.  Tell them if you struggle to get quality health care at an affordable price because of your arthritis.  Tell them if you have to decide whether to buy groceries or pay for your medications.  Tell them if your mounting debt is due to medical bills your insurance provider refuses to cover.  Tell them your story.

People who don’t have a chronic condition do not know how inadequate health insurance or lack of health insurance affects us.  Now is the time for you to tell them. 

Don’t delay on this one.  According to the Arthritis Foundation, Congressional committees will start discussing health care reform legislation this week (if they haven’t already).  This is your chance to tell them your point of view while it is still in committee and before it goes to the Senate or House of Representatives for a vote.

Get started now.

Show Your Support With This Arthritis Awareness Travel Mug!

May is almost over and that means the National Arthritis Awareness month is coming to a close soon.  With only a few days left, there is still time to support Arthritis Awareness month.

There are so many ways you can show your support.  In addition to what we have talked about previously, you can show your support for Arthritis Awareness with this travel mug.

The 14 ounce travel mug is primarily royal blue with an “Arthritis Awareness” imprint and awareness ribbon on the front and back side of the mug.   The double-wall insulated mug has a stainless steel lining and a black plastic push on lid with a sliding spill protector.  The exterior of the travel mug features an opaque plastic outer shell and an easy-grip handle. 

From personal experience, I can tell you that hot beverages stay warm for about two hours in this insulated mug.  I can also tell you that the oversized easy grip handle makes it easy for swollen arthritic fingers to hold on to.  I use it everyday and love it! 

This travel mug is an easy way to show your support for Arthritis Awareness.  You can share your arthritis stories with people when they comment on your mug or encourage them to write their Congressman to support the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act.  You may just find that arthritis affects more people around you than you thought.

Get yours on eBay now! The travel mug is on sale through May 31, 2009.

Want free shipping as well? Just subscribe to the ArthriticJoints.com blog updates or become a fan of our new page on Facebook! Let us know which one you did and we will discount your shipping charges before you pay! It’s that easy!

Check out our other Arthritis Awareness products!

Support Arthritis Awareness for Those You Love!

Since May is Arthritis Awareness month, it seems appropriate to showcase various ways to show your support.  Here is a design we came across recently:

What a great way to show your support for Arthritis Awareness!  Wear it to show support for the person you love who has arthritis or wear it for yourself if you have arthritis.

Wear it anytime to show your support of Arthritis Awareness.  We don’t just need to raise awareness in May.  You can even wear it to the Arthritis Walk!

This design is available on many products such as t-shirts, hoodies, bags, hats, buttons, etc.  Get yours now at CafePress or make your own design!

 

How do you show your support for Arthritis Awareness?  We would love to hear your stories!

Promote Arthritis Awareness With This Tote Bag!

Proudly promote Arthritis Awareness with this new terrific two-tone tote bag.  This royal blue, with black bottom, tote bag showcases the awareness ribbon and text imprint reading “Arthritis Awareness”. 

 

The tote is made from 600-denier poly-canvas and has a zippered top for added security.  A zipper pull is attached to the zipper to allow easy opening or closing for individuals with arthritis or other hand ailments. 

This tote bag has 26″ shoulder-length black handles with sewn handle grips for easy carrying.  Organize your smaller items with the inside organizer pocket.  It can easily hold a mini note pad, business cards, and a couple of pens or pencils. 

Measuring 17 1/2″ W x 14″ H x 3″ D at bottom or 16″ D at top, this tote bag will proudly display your support for this painful, degenerative and disabling disease.

Use it as a carry-all bag, project bag, trips to the gym, travel bag, etc.

ArthriticJoints.com specifically had this tote bag made in order to promote Arthritis Awareness.

Get yours on eBay now!  The tote bag is on sale through May 31, 2009. 

Want free shipping as well?  Just subscribe to the ArthriticJoints.com blog updates or become a fan of our new page on Facebook!  Let us know which one you did and we will discount your shipping charges before you pay!  It’s that easy!

Check out our other Arthritis Awareness products!

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