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Not Actual Size – Rheumatoid Disease Is Not as Advertised

January 30, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 8 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

Sometimes my #rheum disease and my silly sense of humor get all twisted together into a goofball smoothie. Anyone who’s spent time with me can attest to my devotion to silliness. I’ve been daydreaming about how food ads remind me of RD. I hope you’ll enjoy a little humorous diversion. Laughter makes a great defense...Continue reading 8 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Awareness: Judgmental Eye Rolls Versus Help & Compassion

January 28, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments Invisible Illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

Treated like you’re fine when you’re not A comment this week by Lisa sums up one of the most important reasons we need awareness for Rheumatoid Disease, and one of the hardest to explain to others. “RD awareness would mean that I wouldn’t be treated like I am fine when I am not. It would mean that...Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more

Remaining Pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

November 26, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 30 Comments Methotrexate, Physician-patient discordance / disagreement, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

A common problem: remaining pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis Remaining pain with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has been a topic on RAW since 2009. We've discussed how people manage the common “leftover” symptoms such pain, fatigue, and stiffness while being treated for rheumatoid disease. Leftover or remaining pain is the subject of an interesting abstract reported at the recent...Continue reading 30 Comments » Read more

10 Misconceptions About Chronic Disease Many People Believe

November 8, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 55 Comments Communicating about RA, Invisible Illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

You can’t understand illness by just looking at a person Very soon after being diagnosed with RA, I learned that most people have beliefs about chronic illness that are hard to overcome. When one neighbor, friend, and family member after another dismissed me, I did the same thing most people with Rheumatoid Disease (PRD) do: I...Continue reading 55 Comments » Read more

Chest Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Costochondritis Anyone?

August 28, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 95 Comments Rheumatoid arthritis pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Severe chest pain can send you to the ER – unless you know it’s “just” the Rheumatoid This past week, someone turned up the volume on my chest pain. I was glad I’d heard other patients say they went to the ER for chest pain and it turned out to be “just” costochondritis. Maybe that prepared...Continue reading 95 Comments » Read more

When Our Strength Works Against Us

March 20, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 44 Comments Empathy and RA, Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism

Last month, I called your attention to an article that truthfully presented the reality of Rheumatoid Disease, asking you to thank the site – and many of you commented there. One exchange reminded me of many I’ve seen over the years. Carly made a tricky point that seems like a catch-22 (no-win situation). Norma’s response...Continue reading 44 Comments » Read more

Textbook Rheumatoid Arthritis: Patient Input Will Replace It

January 4, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 34 Comments Frying Pan Posts, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

A week ago Eric shared his dilemma and asked readers to share opinions concerning the treatment of his wife Kim’s Rheumatoid Disease. He provided the summary of issues he had given their rheumatologist, background about her symptoms, and a summary of the doctor’s response. He then listed questions he invited readers to answer. I have...Continue reading 34 Comments » Read more