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Cricoarytenoid Arthritis in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3

November 11, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 36 Comments Comprehensive RA Care, Cricoarytenoid arthritis, Profiles in courage with RA

This blog post is part of an ongoing series on the so-called “complications” of Rheumatoid Arthritis called RA Is Complicated: “Complications” of Rheumatoid Arthritis Stephanie: Profile in Courage Last month, we took a look at Rheumatoid Arthritis in the vocal cords or larynx, called Cricoarytenoid Arthritis (CA). I hope you’ll read both blog posts on CA, Part...Continue reading 36 Comments » Read more

My RA Methotrexate / Enbrel Test: How Well Do Methotrexate & Enbrel Work on Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

November 10, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 49 Comments Enbrel, Humira, Methotrexate, Professional patient, Space, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

My “dangerous” RA research? These last few weeks have provided me with an opportunity to measure the success of methotrexate and Enbrel at treating Rheumatoid Arthritis. Although I was an accidental guinea pig, I have been interested in to learn all I can from this test. How much worse would my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms be without...Continue reading 49 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior and “Do Follow”

November 9, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 15 Comments

Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior is now a “do follow” blog. I wanted to let you know that we’ve taken the plunge into “do follow.” That is a change because Wordpress blogs are “no follow” by default. In case you are wondering… Why “do follow”? Here is a brief explanation of why “do follow” is an issue for blogs. Here...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more

What Is it Like to Have Rheumatoid Arthritis? Part 1: The Usage Principle

November 6, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 127 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Rheumatoid arthritis fatigue, Rheumatoid arthritis pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

A dirty little secret of RA: The Usage Principle Certain aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis are invisible. It’s hard to track with an invisible illness. But lucky for y'all, I know what living with RA is and I’m willing to tell the secrets. So, if you don’t have RA , prepare to have your eyes opened. And if...Continue reading 127 Comments » Read more

21 Tips to Find a New Rheumatologist – Rheumatoid Arthritis Specialist

November 5, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 26 Comments Talking to doctors, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Finding a new rheumatologist can be stressful for patients because they may be concerned they may not be left without a doctor in the meantime, and unable to obtain needed medications or help for any crisis situation that could arise. For people with rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) / rheumatoid disease (RD), a good rheumatologist is...Continue reading 26 Comments » Read more

13 Ways to Help People Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

November 4, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 94 Comments Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

What if we could live in Mr. Rogers’ RA Neighborhood? I’ve often heard that people just don’t know what to do to provide assistance to people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In case that’s true, I thought I’d help out by writing a few of them on the blog. Just as a public service, you know… Ask, “How...Continue reading 94 Comments » Read more

How well do Biologic medications help Rheumatoid Arthritis?

November 3, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 69 Comments Biologics for RA, Enbrel, Humira, Methotrexate

Biologic medicines for RA: The Humira team? I remember when my rheumatologist explained Humira to me. She drew pictures to show me how the molecule in the medicine interfered with the process of Rheumatoid Arthritis. She said that the molecule in the drug locked onto an antibody molecule, effectively neutering the immune molecule. It sounded more like...Continue reading 69 Comments » Read more