Resources for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
Resources for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)
The following resources have been compiled to help you find support in managing your GCA. We hope you find them useful.
Treatment Information
Useful information about your RINVOQ® treatment.
Wellness Factsheets
These downloadable factsheets offer useful information on various health topics related to your condition.
Dealing with Stress
Increased stress levels may have a negative impact on your symptoms, or even trigger flare ups. Find ways to relieve and manage stress.
Get tips here
Steps to Quit Smoking
Stopping smoking is one of the best choices you can make for your health. Start the journey today.
Take the first step
Mindfulness
Practising mindfulness is all about getting your senses involved, being focused, aware, and in the present. It could boost your psychological wellbeing.
Learn more
Setting Goals
Having clear goals to work towards over your treatment journey can help set you up for sucess.
Learn about goal setting
Fatigue and Sleep
With a chronic condition such as yours, fighting fatigue can be a challenge. Getting a good night’s sleep is very important.
Get a better sleepOnline Resources for giant cell arteritis (GCA)
The following external resources provide additional support and information for people living with GCA. They are intended and provided specifically for New Zealand and New Zealanders.
Health Navigator New Zealand
The Health Navigator website provides one place for New Zealanders to find reliable and trustworthy health information and self-care resources. It focuses on promoting clear, consistent messages that enable users to get the information they need at the time they need it.
Learn more about GCA
Rare Disorders NZ: GCA (Giant Cell Arteritis) New Zealand Support Group
Rare Disorders NZ is a collective of more than 150 disorder-specific support groups, including GCA. They aim to be the voice of all people living with a rare disorder and their whānau, working to help improve healthcare and wellbeing for everyone living with a rare health condition in New Zealand.
Learn more