National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

This is one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and a very important source of detailed, trustworthy information about inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and allergies.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

This is another of the National Institutes of Health and offers detailed information about rheumatoid arthritis, as well as about other musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The Institute supports research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of these diseases and the training of scientists to carry out this research.

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)

This organization provides extremely detailed information for the general public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a very wide range of autoimmune diseases.

American College of Rheumatology

This association provides referrals to doctors and health professionals who work on arthritis, rheumatic diseases, and related conditions. It also provides educational materials and guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

The Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that addresses virtually every type of arthritis and its related conditions with programs, services and research. The Foundation advocates on behalf of the more than 70 million Americans living with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms.