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Interview with a young woman living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

December 1, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 22 Comments Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Profiles in courage with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis

Cool things in common don’t include living with Rheumatoid Arthritis A couple of months ago, I met Pamela. She is a soft-spoken girl who loves God and the Jonas brothers. She adores her family. In spite of our generation gap, we have a lot in common. We both cut coupons, go to church, and love music,...Continue reading 22 Comments » Read more

20 Things Not to Say to a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient

November 30, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 321 Comments Communicating about RA, Humor with RA

A list of things not to say to a Rheumatoid Arthritis patient Another kind of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment: how people treat RA... Imagine treating a broken arm with a band-aid. How would it be if a heart attack were treated like the flu? What about telling someone with breast cancer to just go on a diet? Crazy. However,...Continue reading 321 Comments » Read more

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