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Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be a Grinch

November 27, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 31 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Encouragement for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis can be bittersweet No, I’m not shopping today. If you’ve read the blog a little, you know why. I’m safe at home because Rheumatoid Arthritis has put an end to my Black Friday shopping. Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis are different than they were when my aunt gave me that sweet little sign in...Continue reading 31 Comments » Read more

Happy Thanksgiving from Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

November 26, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 4 Comments America, Inspiration for living with RA

Being thankful, even with Rheumatoid Arthritis God is good even when we cannot see why things happen. He will bring us through the trial, more refined and more reliant upon Him. Knowing that helps me to hold on through the rough spots. I thank Him that I am not alone in this journey. I give thanks for...Continue reading 4 Comments » Read more

Ultrasounds for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3

November 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 23 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS), Rheumatoid Arthritis test

Ultrasounds as sensational tests for RA Over the last couple of days, we have taken a look at musculoskeletal ultrasound tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis. We explored the value of ultrasounds (MSUS) compared to other tests for RA. We have seen that ultrasounds for Rheumatoid Arthritis are more precise and sensitive than x-ray tests for RA. The...Continue reading 23 Comments » Read more

Ultrasounds for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

November 24, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 12 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS), Rheumatoid Arthritis test

A surprisingly different assessment of ultrasounds as tests for RA Several weeks ago, when I met the new rheumatologist, I asked for an opinion of ultrasounds for RA. The reaction was surprising. The doctor told me that it would be a worthless thing to do. Of course, I brought up some of the fantastic reports about...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Ultrasound for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

November 23, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS), Rheumatoid Arthritis test

What is the best test for Rheumatoid Arthritis? We’ve looked at tests for RA before on the blog. Last week, we took a humorous look at an MRI for Rheumatoid Arthritis. What about an ultrasound for detecting signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Earlier this year, I asked that question. Do I need an ultrasound for RA? In the...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

November 20, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments Faith, Inspiration for living with RA, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

Another kind of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy Before every meal, we say grace. Most families do that. However, there’s a difference at my house. No matter which of my children is praying, they add my Rheumatoid Arthritis. They pray like this: “Lord, please heal Momma.” They never forget. It’s not like a duty. No one reminds them to do...Continue reading 11 Comments » Read more

Sympathy and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

November 19, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 54 Comments Empathy and RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Are there any sympathy rules for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms? The other night, one of my boys said to another, “I’m not doing that. You do it. I’m sick.” Nothing serious – there have been several courses of cold and flu in my household recently. But, I raised my eyebrow. Of course you can think faster...Continue reading 54 Comments » Read more