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Chicago Connect Group
Chicago, Illinois
168 Members
Live Yes! Connect Groups offer local connections, education and empowerment. Adults living with arthritis from our local community come together for professional- and volunteer-led sessions on a variety of topics, as well as fun group activities.
We offer a place of understanding and encouragement for both people living with arthritis and their loved ones. Group participants become self-advocates, develop self-management skills and learn how to not just survive life with arthritis but to thrive.
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, May 11th, 202410:00 AM CDT1h 30m
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Virtual Event
- 12 people attending
Join us for a discussion on the basics of our immune system and how it relates to arthritis. Madilyn Brandt, current PhD student at Baylor College of Medicine studying Immunology, will give us a review of the immune system and how it can be involved in arthritis. There will be a question and answer period. Madi (aka Lisa Paradise’s daughter) is passionate about her area of study and loves sharing information. We hope you will join us for this presentation and discussion!
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
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Virtual Event
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Saturday, May 11th, 202410:00 AM CDT1h 30m
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Virtual Event
- 12 people attending
Join us for a discussion on the basics of our immune system and how it relates to arthritis. Madilyn Brandt, current PhD student at Baylor College of Medicine studying Immunology, will give us a review of the immune system and how it can be involved in arthritis. There will be a question and answer period. Madi (aka Lisa Paradise’s daughter) is passionate about her area of study and loves sharing information. We hope you will join us for this presentation and discussion!
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
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Virtual Event
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Saturday, May 18th, 2024
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
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Virtual Event
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Saturday, June 1st, 2024
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2024
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Thursday, June 27th, 2024
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Virtual Event
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Saturday, August 17th, 2024
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Saturday, September 21st, 2024
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Sunday, October 13th, 2024
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Friday, October 18th, 2024
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Sunday, December 8th, 2024
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Saturday, December 14th, 2024
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Hi Everyone! How is everyone?
Hi, my name is Kathy and I was recently diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis, no underlying disease (yet). I was put on methotrexate (15mg) and experienced fatigue but now taking 2 folic acids to offset - seems to be working. I am really stressed out though as I was perfectly healthy and than bam! I have been losing alot of my hair, used to have full thick hair, now it is very thin. Doctor said it is not related to the methotrexate but my stress/anxiety. Curious if anyone else has experienced hair loss taking methotrexate?
Hello Chicago group! My name is Tracy and I have OA. Two partial knee replacements later, it has worked its way up to my SC joint (the joint at the front base of you neck near collarbone). Im having a hard time finding an OA specialist that will try to address the SC joint (it's uncommon and a sensitive area). Thought I'd post to see if anyone has any recommendations for the Chicagoland area? At this point, I'm also willing to travel. Thanks for any reco's you may have!
Hello everyone! My name is Martha and I live in Chicago. I am 27 years old and a month ago I got diagnosed with RA. I don't know anyone with RA and I would like to hear from others. I would really appreciate it!
Hello all! Hope everything is doing Great!!
Hi Christina-
How are you? I'm hoping everything is going well. So sorry we didn't reply to your message below. I'm just seeing it now. :( Did you get your back strain fixed? I had that earlier in the year. Oh so painful. I used the heating pad and stretching to get it back to normal. How did you get yours better? Hoping to see you at our next virtual meeting in August.
Be well- Heidi
Does anything have trouble with their RA and flare ups while working in an office? My upper neck/back between the shoulder blades keeps on hurting.. The Doctor said it was a strained muscle. It healed up nicely, then I just started back to work after a week off, and it is paining me again. I am so sad, I switched chairs, I put my computer down.. so if anything has any insight, it would be greatly appreciated!
Hope to see you all at the picnic tomorrow! We should have good weather
It was a fun day! Thanks for all your hard work
Hey everyone!! Welcome to the website! It's still a work in progress but I think it will improve every day. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday at the picnic. Be well, friends!