2012 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

A World Where No One Suffers from Rheumatoid Disease

December 30, 2012April 20, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 7 Comments Communicating about RA, Rheumatoid Patient Foundation

When you’re making any charitable donations, please remember the Rheumatoid Patient Foundation (RPF) is each of us helping all of us. The RPF Vision: A world where no one suffers from Rheumatoid disease. Finally we have an organization with the specific purpose of improving the lives of people with Rheumatoid disease. Much has been accomplished quickly over...Continue reading 7 Comments » Read more

Patients Confront USA Today: More Media Mess on Rheumatoid Disease

December 27, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 10 Comments Rheum Disease in the Media, Woman's Day problem

We fight the battle against Rheumatoid disease on several fronts including scientific research, improving clinical care, supporting patients and caregivers in their search for information and support, and creating general public awareness that will contribute to all of the above. Our main weapon has always been the truth. The logo is a spear – made...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Why I Hate “Are You Ready for Christmas?”

December 26, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 13 Comments Doing Projects with RA, Faith, Living with chronic illness like RA

Well, I don’t really hate it, but “Why I’m uncomfortable with the question ‘Are you ready for Christmas?’” is too long for a blog title. The Twelve Days of Christmas begin on Christmas. Sometimes people say Jewish families are lucky to celebrate Hanukkah over eight days. Isn’t that better than a month of rushing around terminating...Continue reading 13 Comments » Read more

Twelve Days of Christmas with Rheumatoid Disease

December 23, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 12 Comments Communicating about RA, Humor with RA

Twelve Days of Christmas & 12 annoying gifts from Rheumatoid disease I had to take pictures when I found this wrapping paper in a store to show my son Tiger who loves rap music. The words printed on the “Rapping Paper” are from Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang, the first hip-hop single to become a Top...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Ideas for Relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

December 21, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 45 Comments Blog carnival, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Please enjoy the blog carnival on Relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain and list your favorite non-medical pain reliever in the comments box! As promised, this picture is my entry for the blog carnival! My mom recently sent me this laptop stand with mini shelves to hold a tablet or a cup of hot tea. This should make...Continue reading 45 Comments » Read more

Ultrasound for Seeing Invisible Inflammation in Rheumatoid Patients

December 17, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS)

I was a bit surprised at the tremendous response to my last post on trying to take the gloves off to talk about some typical things experienced with Rheumatoid disease. Several important conversations arose on the comments page. I always say the comments on this site are another whole blog. I’m blessed with such compassionate...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

If the Gloves Come Off, We Might See the Irony of Rheumatoid Disease

December 14, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 98 Comments Invisible Illness, Professional patient

What if the gloves never come off and no one ever knows. Then you end up with a serious disease that everyone thinks is no big deal; it’s just arthritis. But who wants to take them off? I sure don’t. Professional patient days Today was one of those professional patient days – when you have to spend time...Continue reading 98 Comments » Read more