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Living with RA / Managing RA

Medscape Symposium Reveals Attitudes #Rheum Patients Encounter

Kelly O'Neill 20 Comments ,
Recently, we looked at a new report showing machines used to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) vary considerably in ability to detect inflammation, and warning about the use of MSUS in treatment decisions when the machines are not yet accuracy rated. We know that Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) predict prognosis in Rheumatoid Disease (RD), but...Continue reading      20 Comments » Read more

25 Tips to Stay Well in Cold and Flu Season

Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments ,
This post is a response to questions about how to navigate cold and flu season with Rheumatoid Disease (RD). Flu shots are now center stage at grocery stores and pharmacies across the US. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), flu season can begin as early as October. There’s plenty of advice about...Continue reading      21 Comments » Read more

20 Tips for Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Disease

Kelly O'Neill 28 Comments ,
Flying with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a challenge Today as you read this, I’m doing my don’t-miss-the-plane dance. My close friends and family all know well how I start asking them a week before a trip to “pray I don’t miss the plane.” Really. I have missed the plane. Twice. I literally start preparing to catch a...Continue reading      28 Comments » Read more

Chest Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Costochondritis Anyone?

Kelly O'Neill 95 Comments ,
Severe chest pain can send you to the ER – unless you know it’s “just” the Rheumatoid This past week, someone turned up the volume on my chest pain. I was glad I’d heard other patients say they went to the ER for chest pain and it turned out to be “just” costochondritis. Maybe that prepared...Continue reading      95 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Ruined Her Elbow, But Nothing Could Break Her Hope

Kelly O'Neill 26 Comments ,
Research of an engaged patient rescues her elbow I hope you enjoy this inspiring story of a young woman’s struggle to get the best treatment for her elbow destroyed by Rheumatoid Disease (RD). Carolyn is a brave patient who researched to find a procedure to relieve her pain and restore movement to her elbow. She illustrates...Continue reading      26 Comments » Read more

Inventory of Rheumatoid Disease: One Patient’s Experience

Kelly O'Neill 51 Comments ,
Ok, this brief awkward moment of my life is called “Inventory” Many with Rheumatoid Disease are more severely affected than I am; others are milder. I am one woman. This is my experience. You may remember this article on happiness inspired this list, but I put it aside for a few busy months. Now, I’ve come back...Continue reading      51 Comments » Read more
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Swollen Knees Are Smoother: The Glad Game in Rheumatoid Disease

Kelly O'Neill 20 Comments ,
Swollen knees and a smile (UPDATED 2016) A silver lining to swollen knees I made a strange discovery a couple weeks ago in the bathtub. Not Roo’s plastic goldfish. Round knees. (Swollen knees). Shaving my legs (I hope the guys won’t mind this story too much…) I was amazed how easily the razor glided around my knees. Inspecting...Continue reading      20 Comments » Read more
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