Psoriatic Arthritis Archives | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

It’s Simple: Who Gets Dactylitis or “Sausage finger”?

April 4, 2012May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 32 Comments Psoriatic Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, Spondyloarthropathy

Dactylitis and diagnosis A woman I know is an educated patient who has worked hard to make certain she is diagnosed and treated appropriately. Recently, she showed pictures of swollen fingers to her rheumatologist and had her diagnosis changed again. Her doctor explained that the swelling in her photo looked like dactylitis or “sausage finger.” Her new...Continue reading 32 Comments » Read more

Recent Biologics Commercials by Amgen & Abbott Hit New Notes

April 14, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments Biologics for RA, Enbrel, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheum Disease in the Media, Rheumatoid Arthritis commercials

Abbott’s commercials feature destruction of pianos and bicycles Commercials for Biologics like Enbrel and Humira have come a long way in the last two years. Could our perspective be having an impact on marketers? I don’t know. But the new Abbott ads are remarkable compared to the old baloney. The new message: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can mean more...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

Resistance to Rheumatology Treatment: Blog Carnival #3

February 28, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 9 Comments Blog carnival, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis natural cure, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Would anyone oppose rheumatological treatment? A recent column in a California newspaper prompted a response from rheumatology patients and parents of juvenile rheumatology patients. There are 61 comments already on my post Don’t Take Those Meds for RA or Juvenile Arthritis, plus a handful of comments on the original article. Danielle, a mom who writes about...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 8, 2009April 17, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 33 Comments Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthropathy

What is Psoriatic Arthritis? Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which causes a red, itchy, scaly rash. Most frequently, the rash, called plaque, appears on elbows and knees. Some people with psoriasis also develop symptoms which are similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis. This is classified as a separate disease called Psoriatic Arthritis (PA). According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,...Continue reading 33 Comments » Read more