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Talking to Your Rheumatologist/Doctor

It’s in your best interest to keep your healthcare team informed. Any therapy that’s strong enough to help you is also strong enough to hurt you. Your doctor can’t give you the best possible professional advice without knowing all of the treatments you are using, so talk to him or her before starting a complementary treatment.

Prepare a list of questions, concerns and symptoms to discuss with your doctor.

Ask questions during your appointment so you understand your treatment plan.

Repeat what your doctor recommends so you can be sure you understand.

Take action to reduce any obstacles you may have in following your treatment plan.

Order the FREE Let's Talk RA Communication Kit Today!
This Kit offers you tips on communicating with your rheumatologist and getting the most out of your appointments together.

 
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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
What are the Symptoms of RA?
How is RA Diagnosed?
How is RA Treated?
How to Best Manage RA
          
Preparing for Your Visit With Your Doctor
6 Steps to Being a Better RA Patient
Maximizing Your Rheumatologist Visit
Talking to Your Loved Ones About RA
Talking to Your Doctor About RA
Self Management With RA
 

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The Arthritis Foundation thanks Bristol-Myers Squibb for its financial support in underwriting the development of the Let's Talk RA program

FREE Communication Kit Order Form

Find out how others living with RA use the tools found in the Let's Talk RA Communication Kit with their doctors to get the best treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis.

Step One: Fill Out Form

First Name:
 
Last Name:
 
Email Address:
 
Address 1:
 
Address 2:
 
City:
 
State:
 
ZIP Code:
 
Date of Birth:
MM    DD    YYYY
 

Step Two: Answer 4 Questions

  1. What type of medication do you take for your RA?
    • Injection (shot)
    • Intravenous (IV)
    • Methotrexate or Other DMARD
    • Over-the-Counter (pill)
    • Other
  2. How often you take/receive your current medication for RA?
    • Daily
    • Every Week
    • Twice a Month
    • Once a Month
    • Every Other Month
    • As Needed
    • Other
  3. When did you start taking your current medication?

          MM    YYYY

  4. Please rate your current level of satisfaction with your RA treatment plan:

    Not at all Satisfied                     Highly Satisfied
 

Step Three: Choose Delivery Options:

  • Download Kit as PDF
  • Receive Kit By Mail

Opt-in to share information with Bristol-Myers Squibb?:*

  • Yes, Please send me information about an RA treatment option from Let's Talk RA sponsor,
    Bristol-Myers Squibb.
  • No thanks, but continue with order.
 

Step Four: Submit Order

 
* optional
FREE Communication Kit Order Form

Thank you for submitting the form.