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Cricoarytenoid Arthritis in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

October 29, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 37 Comments Comprehensive RA Care, Cricoarytenoid arthritis, Faith, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

This post is part of an ongoing series on the so-called “complications” of Rheumatoid Arthritis called RA Is Complicated: “Complications” of Rheumatoid Arthritis Cricoarytenoid Arthritis is a secondary Rheumatoid Arthritis symptom Rheumatoid Arthritis attacked my vocal cords during that first year of this “flare” (now almost 4 years old). Out of the blue, my voice would disappear....Continue reading 37 Comments » Read more

Cricoarytenoid Arthritis in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

October 28, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 111 Comments Comprehensive RA Care, Cricoarytenoid arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

This is the first part in my series RA is Complicated: “Complications” of Rheumatoid Arthritis A Rheumatoid Arthritis symptom you don’t hear much about Did you ever have déjà vu? How about déjà vu over and over? A couple of days ago, I met yet another person with Rheumatoid Arthritis who thought she might be the only...Continue reading 111 Comments » Read more

3 Reasons to Stop Saying “Complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis”

October 27, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 22 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Comprehensive RA Care, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Why “complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis” is an irritating phrase As I read news articles and journal abstracts on Rheumatoid Arthritis almost every day, I am annoyed at the use of the phrase “complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis.” Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complicated autoimmune disease which can attack almost any part or system of the human body. Scientists...Continue reading 22 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Kitchen, Part 2

October 26, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 1 Comment Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

[caption id="attachment_1366" align="alignleft" width="234"] My own pumpkin milkshake recipe is my first entry![/caption] If I weren’t blogging about Rheumatoid Arthritis, I might be a foodie blogger. Like I said before, “Hey, we all eat!” Like most of you, I love food. For many years, we did not have cable TV. The biggest thrill when we went to...Continue reading 1 Comment » Read more

The Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: How Does RA Begin?

October 23, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 12 Comments Causes of RA, Profiles in courage with RA

The story of how my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms began Several months ago, I wrote out the story of how Rheumatoid Arthritis began for me. I determined to put down the whole story in case I ever needed to share it. It was punishing for me to write for two reasons: 1) I did not want to relive...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

American College of Rheumatology Redefines Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3

October 22, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments American College of Rheumatology, CRP, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis

Will the enthusiasm of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients be short-lived? Reactions have varied to the new diagnosis guidelines which the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released this week for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is it good news for RA'ers? People who have Rheumatoid Arthritis often feel such a need for change that any news is good news. But I...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

American College of Rheumatology Redefines Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

October 21, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 15 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis test

An early Christmas present from the ACR? The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) announced this week new criteria for diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Yesterday, we discussed some of the possible impetus for the change. Today, we’ll look more specifically at the changes. We need to know What is different about the new criteria? Will it be any easier...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more