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Is There a Typical Rheumatoid Arthritis?

August 17, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 28 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Complications to understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complicated disease. I am not speaking of symptoms, medications, and lifestyle changes. I mean mechanically speaking – on a molecular level. It is complex and multi-level in its schemes. That is one reason that experiences vary so greatly between RA patients: Which joints are affected? How many joints?...Continue reading 28 Comments » Read more

Old and New Adages for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 14, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 4 Comments Humor with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Unbreakable Laws? Funny, here we are at the one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. And I haven’t seen it yet; it is pouring. Makes me think of Murphy. Murphy’s Law: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. When I was a little kid, my parents introduced me to Murphy and Murphy’s Law. We...Continue reading 4 Comments » Read more

The Harsh Journey of Rheumatoid Arthritis Requires a Pillow

August 12, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 2 Comments Courage & living with RA, Doing Projects with RA

Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior Road Trip The blog will be a bit different for the next few days. I will have to be on the road. But I hope you will be able to come with me – at least in spirit. I plan to disclose more about the trip over the next couple of days. I will...Continue reading 2 Comments » Read more

Is This the Best Time to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3: Response to RA Mortality Gap

August 10, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 5 Comments Death and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Preventive Care with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

How should we respond to the RA mortality gap? Responding to the mortality gap seriously Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory disease. The progressive toll it takes upon vital organs is well documented. Science Daily: “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a high risk of early death.” Rheumatoid Arthritis requires the same serious response as breast cancer, diabetes, and...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

Love of Challenge & the Rheumatoid Arthritis Speed Limit

August 5, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 5 Comments Courage & living with RA, Humor with RA, Rheumatoid arthritis disability

RACE YA! At bedtime, the race is on. As soon as the pajamas are on, my four year-old declares, “Race ya!” He expects to win, but he still wants me to try. I think he wants me to almost win. Some days, I can oblige. Other days, he protests, “You are too slow!” That’s when I cannot...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

Professional Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, part 2: Fired!

July 31, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 9 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Humor with RA, Professional patient, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

Here is another chapter in my life as a professional patient. The other day I set out on one of my regular pilgrimage days. There are several of these days every month. This time our first medical appointment was the ophthalmologist. My son and I made it to the car by 8:30. It is hard to...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Impacts Lives

July 30, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis disability, Video or podcast

What kind of an impact does Rheumatoid Arthritis have on a life? It seems impossible to explain all the impact that Rheumatoid Arthritis has. On a good day like today, I can hardly believe what I have been through myself - although I have lived it. This video bears out my memories. It has been real....Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Parvovirus B-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Who is the real fraud?

July 28, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 41 Comments Parvovirus and Rheumatoid arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Talking to doctors

Does human parvovirus B19 Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis? There is a counterfeit Rheumatoid Arthritis. But it is only a pretender, so it doesn’t inflict the harm that RA does. It is like a shadow boxer. However, the pain is real – for as long as it lasts. Human parvovirus B19 is a common childhood virus. It causes Fifth...Continue reading 41 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the News: Rituxan Success

July 27, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 21 Comments Biologics for RA, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment, Rituxan for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mountain Climbing With Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Every day I peruse articles and journal abstracts, updates and tweets about Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment. Maybe that is why I get so behind with emails or other blogs I’d like to read... I think I am straining to see the future. What is next around the bend? From where will...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

What Makes Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis So Difficult?

July 21, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 18 Comments Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Video or podcast

Why is it so hard to get a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis? People ask me that all the time. Why don’t we watch the mini-movie and then we’ll talk? Video on referrals for Rheumatoid Arthritis: There are some familiar themes there: Minimizing: Rheumatoid Arthritis patients report that healthcare professionals often underrate their symptoms. Sometimes, it is as if doctors are...Continue reading 18 Comments » Read more

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior’s RA

July 19, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 16 Comments Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Palindromic Rheumatism, Transparency & living with RA, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior blog is not about me, but this one is. This blog is not about me. It is about fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis. I DO have RA, but you know what I mean. Of course, I can only show you the world through my own eyes anyway. However, today I will focus on my own...Continue reading 16 Comments » Read more

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