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Chest Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Costochondritis Anyone?

Kelly Young 93 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      93 Comments » Read more

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

Kelly Young 24 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      24 Comments » Read more

Inventory of Rheumatoid Disease: One Patient’s Experience

Kelly Young 48 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      48 Comments » Read more
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Swollen Knees Are Smoother: The Glad Game in Rheumatoid Disease

Kelly Young 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

Pace Yourself: Guilt-free Pay-to-Play

Kelly Young 41 Comments , , ,
It’s Roo’s birthday! Already! My goals include making a simple M&M cake with no complicated writing although I used to spend hours with a frosting bag even for Valentine’s cookies. Roo’s doing great with school subjects and Cub Scouts and playmates. He’s funny and smart, with a mind of his own. Other parents may know what...Continue reading      41 Comments » Read more

Planning Pregnancy with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Disease

Kelly Young 39 Comments , ,
How Rheumatoid Disease affects pregnancy planning Pregnancy planning is a common challenge for people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Concerns include infertility, disease activity, pain control, and possible disability, which can interfere with caring for a child. Valuable resources include clinical studies and other publications, and the practical stories of other patients. While there is no clear...Continue reading      39 Comments » Read more

Fall Risk Assessment and Intervention with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly Young 19 Comments ,
First major study in Rheumatoid Arthritis to explore risk factors of falling In a recent study “Risk factors for falls in Adults with Rheumatoid arthritis,” 525 people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) were followed for one year to examine risk factors for falling. Thirty-six percent of patients in the study fell at least once during the...Continue reading      19 Comments » Read more

Health Data Is Like Yogurt: Full of Possibilities

Kelly Young 3 Comments ,
Show me the data! Enjoy a laugh with this short adaptation of the legendary “Show me the money” scene from Jerry Maguire created by Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Translational Science Institute. “Show me the money” has become a kind of motto that also reminds me of Wendy’s old “Where’s the beef?” ads. People want to...Continue reading      3 Comments » Read more

Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis Carry a Heavy Burden

Kelly Young 32 Comments ,
Study recognizes needs of men with Rheumatoid Arthritis A study of 30 Rheumatoid patients indicated that men with Rheumatoid Arthritis may not get the support they need. From my vantage point, I agree. Let’s take a look at the findings of the study, “’It Gets Me Down Every Single Day’: Are Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis Getting...Continue reading      32 Comments » Read more

Anyone Else Lose Time Thanks to Rheumatoid Disease?

Kelly Young 8 Comments , ,
I lost another week. Anyone know where I put it? Seems like the left side of my cervical spine had an inflammation party this week. I ended up with some swelling that pinched the nerve going down the back of my arm and pushed a rib out near my shoulder blade. The orthopedic doc figures it...Continue reading      8 Comments » Read more

When Our Strength Works Against Us

Kelly Young 44 Comments ,
Last month, I called your attention to an article that truthfully presented the reality of Rheumatoid Disease, asking you to thank the site – and many of you commented there. One exchange reminded me of many I’ve seen over the years. Carly made a tricky point that seems like a catch-22 (no-win situation). Norma’s response...Continue reading      44 Comments » Read more
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