2009 | Page 24 of 25 | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

Fun Ways to Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis with Nutrition

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Nutrition, Tickles, and Trunks How do you make an elephant float? Two scoops of ice cream, root beer, and an elephant. Sorry, not sorry, I know it’s corny. I’ve been telling that joke for almost 40 years and I still laugh. I’m incorrigible. Is Rheumatoid Arthritis nutrition that easy? Well, if you’ve ever searched Rheumatoid Arthritis...Continue reading 16 Comments » Read more

Memorial Day Tribute from RA Warrior

May 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 10 Comments America, Courage & living with RA

Courage in the blood. Today we remember the American servicemen who gave up their lives in order to protect our lives. We remember in humility and gratitude because we enjoy so much at their expense. We realize that we could probably not do what they have done in our behalf—and in our name—as Americans. I am mindful...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Two Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis Site Reactions

May 24, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 23 Comments Communicating about RA, Enbrel, Side effects for RA medicine

2 kinds of site reactions It’s been a week of site reactions. There were lots of positive reactions to the new blog site. After a few days, I realized that I was receiving two distinct flavors of responses.There have been those who were encouraging: "Nice article”; Good writing”; and “Well done!” I am so grateful. Then there...Continue reading 23 Comments » Read more

Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Leave You Stuck in Orbit

May 22, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 18 Comments Courage & living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis fatigue, Space

Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis can get you stuck. We who live on the Space Coast follow the Space Shuttle like most towns follow their local high school football team. When there’s a launch, people run out into the yard, climb up on their roofs, and cheer like it’s July 4th. What are fireworks compared to a giant...Continue reading 18 Comments » Read more

Dr. Dolittle and the Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialist

May 21, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments Humor with RA, Talking to doctors

Can a Rheumatoid Arthritis specialist be Dr. Dolittle? I saw this great post on Facebook about how much people living with chronic illness need doctors who will listen. Mainly people with illnesses read that page, I think. How could we get doctors to read it, I wonder? Something funny happened to me when I read it. I hope you get...Continue reading 11 Comments » Read more

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Transparency and the Wall

May 20, 2009September 2, 2020 Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments Invisible Illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Rheumatoid arthritis disability, Transparency & living with RA

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis with friends This post is an answer to my dear friend from Oz: She writes about wondering why, as a woman managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, I am usually so private about my health issues. She also praises me for "coming out" to write this blog. She wonders whether I had to overcome "false pride" as she did. Wow....Continue reading 11 Comments » Read more

Be Your Own Counselor with Rheumatoid Arthritis

May 19, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 17 Comments Emotions and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Encouragement for living with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Fighting the Depression of Rheumatoid Arthritis It is great to have a friend. And sometimes professional counsel is necessary. But today I was thinking of some ways that we can fight the blues and be our own therapist. Here are some ideas that I tried not to let get away... 1) Take Natural Medicine No, the really natural kind:...Continue reading 17 Comments » Read more