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Hey Kelly- This was the last of the RA books that I bothered to buy, and you are right- it is much better than many of the others. Dr. Fisher is the Chief of Rheumatology at Beth Israel, where I was treated, though not by him (he didn’t take my insurance). I did run into him a few times in the hallway, though, and he even weighted in on a TB test of mine. He was always very nice and made eye contact and smiled, which earned him points in my book.
This is one of the two RA books that I felt was worth the purchase price. Great book!
Sara,that is a cool story. Thanks!
WS: yes, would be worth it to save time. I wish I’d had it at first. Maybe dr. offices could recommend it to the newly diagnosed as a primer?
Thanks for the book review. I love to read and learn as much as I can. Have you read “Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis”, John Hopkins Health Press Book? I bought it the day I was diagnosed. It seems to be a good book, but I’m newly diagnosed and not too experienced yet. Just wanted your opinion. I have learned the best “real life” information from you. I read your blog everyday and have read all archives also. You are doing a tremendous service for people like me. You have helped me cope with this when the people in my life don’t have a clue! Every time I read a new blog entry I don’t feel so alone with this disease. Thank you soooo much Kelly!
Ronda,
Thank you for taking the time. Encouragement like that goes a long way. :heart:
Yes, I read that book. I was a bit frustrated that my experiences did not always match the author’s descriptions. I much prefer the book in this post by Fischer. However, it has some good information.
In my previous reply I should have said “You are doing a tremendous service for people like us” I look forward to reading Fischer’s book. I just found you on Facebook and became a fan, another great place! Thanks again.
I have been reading for the week, being I can not move around too much without having a lot of pain, having a bad episode RA in my knees, shoulder, lower back and right foot, it just never ends — I will get there one way or another, I like coming here to read everything you post Kelly, your blogs are so very helpful. I have a question for you and your readers, if I may, I have a general question for people who have RA? [How many of you along with having rhuematoid arthritis also have asthma and acid reflux? If so, do any of you take Advair or a Proton pump inhibitor… please drop me a line and let me know… thanks]] Viesta
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Thanks for making me laugh – the line about ironing. I needed that.
I am relatively knew to my RA diagnosis & found your review very helpful. So if the book is available free online, but we would have to sift through mountains of bologna to find it, why not post a link straight to it? I can only find it available at Amazon, although it is very inexpensive. Thanks – Elizabeth
I did.
And your library may have it. That’s what I usually do as I mentioned.
Kelly,
At age 71, I recently received a serum negative RA diagnosis from Florida’s Mayo Clinic. Like you, I too am from central FL & appreciate the RA Warrior Blog & the information that you share…not knowing anyone with RA, your blog is a God sent…. Thank You!!!
I have ordered the book “What to Do When the Doctor Says Its Rheumatoid Arthritis” looking forward to reading it this week.
Bonnie