Comments on: Book review: What to Do When the Doctor Says Its Rheumatoid Arthritis

By: Introductory Books « This Luscious RA

Introductory Books « This Luscious RA — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:19 +0000

[...] This book is out of print so you may have to hunt a bit for it. I figure that when RA Warrior recommends it, the information is [...]

By: Viesta

Viesta — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:07:20 +0000

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

By: Ronda

Ronda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:09:51 +0000

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.

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:13:11 +0000

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.

By: Ronda

Ronda — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:44:47 +0000

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!

By: Kelly Young

Kelly Young — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:51:44 +0000

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?

By: WarmSocks

WarmSocks — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:36:33 +0000

This is one of the two RA books that I felt was worth the purchase price. Great book!

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:43:36 +0000

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.