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The Real Rheumatoid Disease

To Tell the Truth: Will the Real Rheumatoid Arthritis Please Stand Up?

August 21, 2009 Kelly O'Neill Young 26

Swimming with dragons This RA Warrior is a dragon slayer. There is one particular dragon who is my arch enemy.

Xeljanz (Tofacitinib) Rheumatoid Arthritis Commercial

August 19, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 50

Xeljanz TV commercial puts new kick in RA ads? “Arms were made for hugging. Hands for holding. Feet, kicking. Better

Rheumatoid Arthritis Morning Stiffness

September 21, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 98

Do you get the Rheumatoid Arthritis morning stiffness question? Does your rheumatologist ask you the morning stiffness question at every

RPF White Paper Indicates Patient Experiences Differ from Typical Perceptions of Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 30, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 18

Patient Experience and Rheumatoid Disease This site has always been dedicated to “presenting the patient story in a way that

Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: Do They Know for Sure?

September 20, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 40

I’m in the middle of a thick book about Fibromyalgia diagnosis and treatment. So far, I’ve read through the first

Rheumatoid Arthritis Fevers

Rheumatoid Arthritis Fevers

September 10, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 133

Examines research on rheumatoid arthritis fevers and raises important questions about the measurement of temperature in people with rheumatoid disease.

Research, Resources, And Rheumatology

A Plateau in RA Treatment Progress?

A Plateau in RA Treatment Progress?

November 29, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 8

Dana Symons of Rheumatoid Patient Foundation challenges complacency in advancement of care for people with RA. She urges continued RA treatment progress.

Measuring Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity

January 14, 2011 Kelly O'Neill Young 23

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sleep Issues

February 2, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 50

3 Topics in the News on Rheumatoid Arthritis Heart Disease

October 2, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 13

Uncommon Chat with a Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialist

January 26, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 32

14-3-3eta Marker in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Low CRP

June 26, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 29

Living With RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Some Answers for Rheumatoid Arthritis Just Bring More Questions

Encountering Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Modern Princess and the Pea

Encountering Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Modern Princess and the Pea

10 Essential Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis No Doctor Ever Told Me

Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis Carry a Heavy Burden

Should Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Exercise, Part 2

Should Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Exercise, Part 2

Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain in the Twilight Zone

Communication And Inspiration

Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis

Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis

March 6, 2019 Kelly O'Neill Young 2

10 Ways I Know RA Is Not Your Fault

10 Ways I Know RA Is Not Your Fault

November 19, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 15

Lessons in 8 Quotes from Doctor Strange

Lessons in 8 Quotes from Doctor Strange

March 20, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 4

RA Can’t Be That Bad – 5 Lies and 5 Replies

RA Can’t Be That Bad – 5 Lies and 5 Replies

March 9, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 36

Making Lemonade When You Want Latte

Making Lemonade When You Want Latte

February 23, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 7

Rheumatoid Arthritis Petition

February 2, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 4

The Status Update, Book Review

The Status Update, Book Review

October 24, 2016 Kelly O'Neill Young 4

Treating RA

The Consequences of Not Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis?

December 6, 2011 Kelly O'Neill Young 47

Trust and Transparency with Disease Activity, Decisions, and Doctors

January 25, 2012 Kelly O'Neill Young 23

Opioid Restrictions Versus Patient Needs

Opioid Restrictions Versus Patient Needs

March 14, 2017 Kelly O'Neill Young 20

Folic Acid with Methotrexate: the Debate

July 22, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 53

Prednisone Side Effects

June 1, 2010 Kelly O'Neill Young 69

Xeljanz Cost with a Copay Card, Free Samples, Efficacy, & Side Effects: Gathering Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Stories

January 10, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 135

Triple Therapy / Combination Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

October 29, 2013 Kelly O'Neill Young 5

2 Reasons Monitoring Rheumatoid Arthritis Matters

June 7, 2011 Kelly O'Neill Young 17

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