Encouragement for living with RA Archives | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

Rheumatoid Arthritis Problems, Anyone?

October 27, 2017October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 12 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Two kinds of rheumatoid arthritis problems There are two kinds of rheumatoid arthritis problems. There are the ones caused directly by the disease—like fatigue, pain, or weakness. And then there are the problems that are caused by those—like not being able to play tennis or break dance anymore—or being chronically late. (Anyone else dealing with RA...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Stand Together

October 27, 2016October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 5 Comments Encouragement for living with RA

How do we stand together? The next installment of the same hearing about Roo’s health and well-being is Friday. I’m not able to share details, but the decisions before the court are crucial for my son. As I write this update to you, it feels like the Friday the 13th movie series. Is there really one...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

10 More Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts I Learned the Hard Way

December 28, 2015October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 39 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Must-know rheumatoid disease / rheumatoid arthritis facts One of the most popular articles on RA Warrior discusses 10 Essential Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis No Doctor Ever Told Me. Those first 10 rheumatoid arthritis facts are still very important. However, this disease keeps teaching us over time, doesn’t it? No one who is not living with rheumatoid disease...Continue reading 39 Comments » Read more

New Rheumatoid Arthritis T-shirt Store

December 7, 2015October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 6 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Rebuilding our rheumatoid disease / rheumatoid arthritis t-shirt store The doors are open – the new rawarrior.com t-shirt site is up with many new designs & products! The attitude is uniquely RA Warrior. It’s what I like to call “gentle advocacy” with positive designs that portray hope, gently confront ignorance, and increase awareness of RD / RA...Continue reading 6 Comments » Read more

3 Things That Control How Much #Rheum Can Steal from You

November 6, 2015October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 9 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

Ever feel like Rheumatoid Disease is eating away at your life? Stealing abilities – even responsibilities – you enjoyed? How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Roo’s been asking this tongue twister / riddle lately: ”How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” He enjoys saying it faster and faster. Boy was...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

Five Keys to a Thankful Heart

November 27, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 16 Comments America, Encouragement for living with RA, Faith

Stirring a thankful heart There are always obstacles to thankfulness, and living with a painful chronic disease is certainly an obvious one. This week confronted once again things I’m no longer able to do for a holiday, I reflected on the what stirs a thankful heart and things much more important than color-coordinated napkins and a lovely...Continue reading 16 Comments » Read more