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Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior’s Angel Puppy, Gabriel

May 28, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments Dog lover, Doing Projects with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

The story of my angel Gabriel One year ago today, we lost our dog Gabriel. Had he made it through last summer, he would have been 19 years old. I bought him on New Years’ day with Christmas money. I was 7 months pregnant with my firstborn. I always told Gabe he was my “first...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

Empathy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

May 27, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 3 Comments Communicating about RA, Empathy and RA, Invisible Illness

Empathy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Zero to 60 in 15 Seconds Wouldn't it be great if someone could understand how we're doing and have empathy for rheumatoid arthritis? Imagine describing how RA makes you feel in 15 seconds flat. We lament the fact that there is a wide world out there that just “doesn’t get it.” My own world is the...Continue reading 3 Comments » Read more

Fun Ways to Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis with Nutrition

May 26, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 16 Comments Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Humor with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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