Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

6 Sep 2019 • 10 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of this practice and how to break out of the vicious circle "I’m in pain, so I don't...

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

3 Sep 2019 • 4 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Lupus

Risk factors, treatments, symptoms: all you need to know about lupus flare-ups

1 Aug 2019

Our expert and internist doctor Laurent Chiche gives us all his advice on how to recognise, treat and prevent lupus...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

8 Jul 2019 • 1 Like • 2 comments

What are the risk factors? What tests are required? Learn more about the diagnosis of...

What diseases and medications are incompatible with paracetamol?

24 Jun 2019 • 15 comments

Paracetamol is a widely used drug. Used under normal conditions, it is safe and effective, but do you know the drug interactions and diseases for which it can be harmful? Read our guide to learn more....

Rheumatoid arthritis

How to follow the evolution of rheumatoid arthritis?

19 Jun 2019 • 3 comments

What tests are done when you have rheumatoid arthritis and what are they...

Lupus

Lupus: therapeutic education or how to become involved in your disease

17 Jun 2019

Today, we are presenting an innovative research project: conducted in France, the Lupus Living Lab aims to make each patient a manager in their...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

20 May 2019 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Our members affected by rheumatoid arthritis have told the story of their diagnosis! Symptoms, emotions, examinations, relationships with their doctors. Carenity survey of 122 rheumatoid arthritis...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): How to read your blood tests?

13 May 2019

When you have inflammatory bowel disease, blood tests can be frequent. But do you know the values to be monitored for these blood tests? Do you know what additional tests may be required? Read our...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: how to read blood tests

6 May 2019 • 1 comment

"Do you know the values to be monitored for blood tests? Read our guide for patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

6 May 2019 • 2 comments

The journey to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be long, with the average journey to diagnosis being 3 years after showing symptoms....

How to travel with a disability?

30 Apr 2019 • 5 comments

Discover our tips for traveling when you have a disability and share your...