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Surviving the Unbelievable: Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 6 Comments Courage & living with RA, Inspiration for living with RA

Shock and disbelief – that is what I experienced when Rheumatoid Arthritis rocked my world. No one really expects the worst to happen. Even pessimists turn the ignition key and expect the car to start – not explode. That is why horrible news is staggering. We do not expect that the most dreadful things will happen...Continue reading 6 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Basilar Invagination

September 10, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments Profiles in courage with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis complications, Rheumatoid Arthritis spine

The story of the courageous and cute Nicole Bradshaw Imagine cold sharp screws digging into your skull while you are wide awake. No, it’s not an early Halloween movie. It’s Nicole Bradshaw’s autobiography. This vibrant Australian young woman has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since childhood. She became accustomed to pain, surgeries, and medications. Her courageous spirit...Continue reading 11 Comments » Read more

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Curriculum

September 9, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 29 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Empathy and RA, Faith, Humor with RA, Invisible Illness

Back to school: Rheumatoid Arthritis education There are so many things that Rheumatoid Arthritis teaches us. We wish the whole world could be educated the way that we have been. That is why many of us write blogs about Rheumatoid Arthritis. Imagine others could receive that same education directly. Imagine you could loan out your RA the way...Continue reading 29 Comments » Read more

What Is the First Symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

September 8, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 919 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Officially Sanctioned RA: The First Symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis (UPDATED 2016) Do people with Rheumatoid Disease (PRD) have the symptoms they're expected to? From what I’ve read in books and online, the first symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis is supposed to be in the hands. So that it can be diagnosed. Because most diagnosis RA by the hands. (A bit of...Continue reading 919 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Football Season

September 7, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 15 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Courage & living with RA, Parenting with RA, Transparency & living with RA

From my side of the field: the game with Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms Football fans measure time by season: the regular season, the pre-season, and the post season. We hate to acknowledge that there is a fourth season to every year: the off season. That’s the season without football. This fall is no typical football season. This year, my...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more

What is Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis? part 3

September 4, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis remission, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

The Story of Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Once upon a time, there was no effective treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Eventually, various substances were found to assuage some symptoms, at least slightly. And then one day, doctors thought they had found a cure in cortisone. However, they soon learned that they were mistaken. During our lifetime, substances have actually...Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more