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Communication and Inspiration

Sympathy and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Kelly O'Neill 54 Comments ,
Are there any sympathy rules for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms? The other night, one of my boys said to another, “I’m not doing that. You do it. I’m sick.” Nothing serious – there have been several courses of cold and flu in my household recently. But, I raised my eyebrow. Of course you can think faster...Continue reading      54 Comments » Read more

13 Ways to Help People Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 94 Comments ,
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

Celebrities and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments , ,
Celebrity RA There have been a few famous people with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is well known how Renoir became crippled by RA. And Lucille Ball’s RA was scrupulously hidden from the public for many years. I wrote a post about some famous women with RA in the nineteenth century. Yesterday, we mentioned two more recent examples, Meredith...Continue reading      11 Comments » Read more

Celebrities and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 13 Comments ,
Two Miss Americas Last week, I was so excited when I ran across an article about Meredith Boyd, a former Miss USA contestant and Mrs. Georgia International. But it wasn’t her beauty and poise that fascinated me. It was her support of the Arthritis Foundation and her own Rheumatoid Arthritis… Some of you know that two of...Continue reading      13 Comments » Read more
Goldilocks Fairy Tale for RA Warrior

A Fairy Tale for Rheumatoid Arthritis Warriors

Kelly O'Neill 8 Comments ,
Goldilocks and the Three Bears (and RA) Once upon a time there was a lively young lady who loved to go for long walks. Goldilocks hiked over hills, up steep rocks, and across walking bridges. She was never afraid. Life was her friend. One day, while out on a journey, Goldie hurt her ankle. Worried that she...Continue reading      8 Comments » Read more

5 Ways We Can Spread Awareness of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 11 Comments , ,
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? “Will people ever understand that the autoimmune disease Rheumatoid Arthritis is not the same thing as Gramma’s arthritis?” I have read numerous remarks recently that sound like this. They say: “Impossible. It is impossible for people without RA to understand what RA actually is.” It can be discouraging. I understand the exasperation. However, building a...Continue reading      11 Comments » Read more
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From My Private Dictionary for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 30 Comments ,
Rheumatoid Arthritis words I made up: To me, it’s fun to coin a new term. So I've been making up words for the blog as I go along. I have printed for you here an excerpt from my private dictionary. It’s only fair! Appointment disappointment: n. 1: a despairing feeling which often occurs after a medical appointment; 2:...Continue reading      30 Comments » Read more
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