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“Fine Thanks, and You?” and 5 More Stupid Things I Say

1) “Do you want your rubber duck?” The favorite rubber duck has a squeaker which lets water in. Squeezing the water out of that duck brings severe hand pain. Not quite as much as the softer Thomas squeaker toys. (And water also hides in the duck so it has to be squeezed for two days.) 2) “I...Continue reading 68 Comments » Read more

My Dear Friend Renoir: a Poem on Life with RA

August 16, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 7 Comments Guest post on RA Warrior, Inspiration for living with RA

This poem is one reader’s sentiment about fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis after the model of Renoir. by Eveira Prados What a shame I felt and I still feel, When the contemplation of quitting invaded my mind. Thoughts that keep telling me, “What a mess!” “Is this real?” “How am I going to survive?” I took the liberty to write to you this humble letter, My...Continue reading 7 Comments » Read more

RA is Tricksy: Wandering by The Two Towers

July 7, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 28 Comments Guest post on RA Warrior, Humor with RA, Movie review

I hope you enjoy this little guest post from Dana. Her imagination wanders in a way that’s similar to some other fun trips we’ve taken with Goldilocks, the Princess and the Pea, and others. Please visit Dana’s blog; she’s been a great ally to our effort here for a long time and significant voice of...Continue reading 28 Comments » Read more

I Want My Life Back

June 17, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 65 Comments Inspiration for living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

RA can hurt so bad that even tough guys cry. Lately, I’ve cried for a different reason. I want my life back so much. I want to run on the beach, but I stumble running to the bathroom. I want to hold a tennis racquet, but most days can’t hold a TV remote properly. Want to...Continue reading 65 Comments » Read more

Not a Real RA Patient

April 29, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 36 Comments Living with chronic illness like RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, Space

I always had a silly super-hero complex. I thought that I could do anything if I tried hard enough or stayed up late enough. Add to that endless optimism and a belief that God will always make everything turn out right. There’s this tendency to see life as a maze with many options. Never give up;...Continue reading 36 Comments » Read more

Recent Biologics Commercials by Amgen & Abbott Hit New Notes

April 14, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments Biologics for RA, Enbrel, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheum Disease in the Media, Rheumatoid Arthritis commercials

Abbott’s commercials feature destruction of pianos and bicycles Commercials for Biologics like Enbrel and Humira have come a long way in the last two years. Could our perspective be having an impact on marketers? I don’t know. But the new Abbott ads are remarkable compared to the old baloney. The new message: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can mean more...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

Encouragement: with a Little Help from My Friends

April 4, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 23 Comments Emotions and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Encouragement for living with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

Don’t you want me to help you with that? No. I want to be able to do it myself. I can do that for you. I know you can, I wish I could. Is there anything I can do? No, I want to feel like I can do something. Do you have any problem asking for help? Or...Continue reading 23 Comments » Read more