Painkillers and NSAIDs
Painkillers used for arthritis are analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Learn about risks and side-effects.
Meet the young people behind the Arthritis Tracker app
Shay, Niamh and Aimee are three of the young people who have helped us to develop our app by getting hands on and sharing their honest feedback.
SAMe
SAMe is a chemical compound found naturally in your body. Learn its uses and side-effects when treating osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
Living in pain: my life with JIA
Cat was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at 14. Now, 32, she works as an A&E doctor is a mum of two.
South Hams
Download local authority data for osteoarthritis of the hip, back pain and rheumatoid arthritis in South Hams - demonstrating prevalence and estimating burden.
Professor Elaine Hay named in the 2025 New Year Honours list
Versus Arthritis are delighted to pass congratulations to Professor Elaine Hay, named in the 2025 New Year Honours list.
CAM-Pain Research Programme
CAM-Pain Research Programme
Dr Benjamin Ellis and Professor Paul Emery named in the 2024 New Year Honours list
Versus Arthritis are delighted to announce Dr Benjamin Ellis and Professor Paul Emery are named in the 2024 New Year Honours list
Rheumatoid arthritis - Understanding how Nav 1.7 proteins in nerves cause pain in arthritis
Learn about our research into understanding how NaVs (proteins) interact to create electrical signals in nerves, which result in pain in those with arthritis.
Systemic lupus erythematosus - Understanding the role of TAM receptors
Learn more about our research at the University of Manchester, which aims to understand the role of TAM receptors in systemic lupus nephritis/erythematosis.
Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI): A Game-Changer for the Early Detection of Osteoarthritis
A new imaging technique called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI) offers hope for earlier detection and improved monitoring of osteoarthritis, potentially transforming how we understand and treat this condition
Fibromyalgia - Developing a new “brain training” treatment for fibromyalgia pain
Learn about our research to develop and begin testing a new treatment with the potential to relieve fibromyalgia pain, named perceptual training (‘Pe Tra’).
Drugs for osteoporosis
There are many drugs for osteoporosis – used to treat and prevent fractures. Learn different types e.g painkillers, NSAIDs, supplements and Strontium ranelate.
Your questions on drug side effects
Read our professional answers to your questions about the side effects of drugs such as bisphosphonates, etanercept, adalimumab, painkillers and celecoxib.
Osteoarthritis - Mechanisms of musculoskeletal pain
Learn about our research into identifying nerves and mechanisms in mice, which are responsible for causing pain, to potentially create better painkillers.