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Can Bones Hurt? Bone Pain and Rheumatoid Disease

October 17, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 22 Comments Rheumatoid arthritis pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

The main misconception about bones then, is that they are made up of dead tissue. This is not true, they have cells, nerves, blood vessels and pain receptors.1 Ever hear that bones can’t hurt? Did you ever have the flu or a fever and your bones just ached? It can be enough to make you forget all...Continue reading 22 Comments » Read more

Should We Just Call It Pink Puffy Paw?

October 15, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 28 Comments Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, Talking to doctors

(Have you discontinued Cimzia? See note below blog.) One of the biggest problems with getting care for rheumatoid disease is that symptoms do not look exactly the same every day. Of course along with that is the fact that many symptoms aren’t clearly visible anyway, hence the term “invisible illness.” Anyway, it seems like it would...Continue reading 28 Comments » Read more

Reaching Beyond Limitations: Nike versus Yoda

October 13, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 61 Comments Inspiration for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

“Not running sucks” & “Don’t just RUN your mouth” I stopped short when I saw this Nike t-shirt display in a mall recently. I had to get a picture of these t-shirts and ask the salesman, “Do you sell a lot of these? Do people like them?” He said they do. I just smiled and thanked...Continue reading 61 Comments » Read more

An Unremarkable Reality: Scans Don’t Lie – or Do They?

February 4, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 57 Comments Invisible Illness, Talking to doctors

Show me your erosions or else Some of you may remember last year when we met Dr. Shrug who gave my foot an ultimatum: Show me a bone erosion, or no more DMARDs. We only ever saw the doc once (more than enough). It was Dr. Tylenol’s partner, who they scheduled us with since Dr. T...Continue reading 57 Comments » Read more

HAPPY RHEUMATOID AWARENESS DAY 2014

February 3, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 3 Comments Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

Rheumatoid Awareness Day (RAD) was yesterday February 2, but since the day fell on Sunday this year, the events continue this week. Today at 11 a.m. EST, I’ll co-host a Twitter chat in honor of Rheumatoid Awareness Day with EveryDay Health. Click here to read more or see how to participate. The hashtag is #HealthTalk. AND...Continue reading 3 Comments » Read more

3 Rules of Fair Play for People Living with Rheumatoid Disease

February 1, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 10 Comments Inspiration for living with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Awareness Day is only ONE day away. Join us this morning February 1 at 10 a.m. ET for a special Twitter #rheum chat. RPF is inviting clinicians, patients, and caregivers to Tweet at least once to help spread awareness. Join in by just adding “#rheum” to a Tweet – or click here to read...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Not Actual Size – Rheumatoid Disease Is Not as Advertised

January 30, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 8 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

Sometimes my #rheum disease and my silly sense of humor get all twisted together into a goofball smoothie. Anyone who’s spent time with me can attest to my devotion to silliness. I’ve been daydreaming about how food ads remind me of RD. I hope you’ll enjoy a little humorous diversion. Laughter makes a great defense...Continue reading 8 Comments » Read more