RA Public Service Announcement Video

March 22, 2019 Kelly Young 1

A video RA Public Service Announcement explains that rheumatoid arthritis is a serious disease, with arthritis as just one symptom. #rheum

Treating RA

Testing the imaware™ RA Test Kit

March 12, 2019 Kelly Young 0

Video of RA Warrior Kelly O’Neill doing an imaware™ RA test kit, giving tips and advice to make the process easier. Kelly reads the report of her results.

Communication and Inspiration

Possible Rheumatoid Arthritis

March 6, 2019 Kelly Young 3

Identifying possible rheumatoid arthritis is one step in a new quest to stop rheumatoid disease from becoming full-blown. Part 2 of RA Runs in Families.

RA Research, Resources, and Rheumatology

RA Runs in Families

February 28, 2019 Kelly Young 14

Evidence that RA runs in families and discussion of family risk of rheumatoid disease and imaware™ at-home RA test to screen for RA.

Treating RA

RA Surgery — 10 Questions Answered

February 18, 2019 Kelly Young 15

Discussion of RA surgery and questions related to surgery in people with rheumatoid disease, including continuation of medications.

RA Research, Resources, and Rheumatology

Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Hazy

January 31, 2019 Kelly Young 14

Discussion of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and the criteria for diagnosis of rheumatoid disease. Study shows seronegative disease is as severe.

Twelve Days of Christmas with Rheumatoid Disease

December 23, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Communicating about RA, Humor with RA

Twelve Days of Christmas & 12 annoying gifts from Rheumatoid disease I had to take pictures when I found this wrapping paper in a store to show my son Tiger who loves rap music. The words printed on the “Rapping Paper” are from Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang, the first hip-hop single to become a Top...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Ideas for Relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

December 21, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 45 Comments Blog carnival, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Please enjoy the blog carnival on Relieving Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain and list your favorite non-medical pain reliever in the comments box! As promised, this picture is my entry for the blog carnival! My mom recently sent me this laptop stand with mini shelves to hold a tablet or a cup of hot tea. This should make...Continue reading 45 Comments » Read more

Ultrasound for Seeing Invisible Inflammation in Rheumatoid Patients

December 17, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 21 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS)

I was a bit surprised at the tremendous response to my last post on trying to take the gloves off to talk about some typical things experienced with Rheumatoid disease. Several important conversations arose on the comments page. I always say the comments on this site are another whole blog. I’m blessed with such compassionate...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

If the Gloves Come Off, We Might See the Irony of Rheumatoid Disease

December 14, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 98 Comments Invisible Illness, Professional patient

What if the gloves never come off and no one ever knows. Then you end up with a serious disease that everyone thinks is no big deal; it’s just arthritis. But who wants to take them off? I sure don’t. Professional patient days Today was one of those professional patient days – when you have to spend time...Continue reading 98 Comments » Read more

10 Answers to “When Do I Start a Biologic Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?”

December 11, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 44 Comments Biologics for RA, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Patients ask: How do I know it’s time to start a biologic? This question was recently posted on our Facebook page and it’s one most patients ask at some point. Initiating Biologic therapy is a decision that is obviously made together with your doctor. Here are some factors in this important decision. One important source of information:...Continue reading 44 Comments » Read more

Non-medical Ways to Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain – at Least a Little Bit

December 7, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 71 Comments Blog carnival, Doing Projects with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

What makes you feel better? What things bring you some comfort? What are your favorite gadgets that make life easier? Good idea: Have your loved ones check back here for Christmas gift ideas! Newly diagnosed people ask about our favorite things that help us. Not whiskers on kittens! A thick rubber cover on the steering wheel! Let’s make...Continue reading 71 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Disease Plays by Prison Rules

December 3, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 19 Comments Invisible Illness, Parenting with RA

Note: Please check your email box for my monthly newsletter that went out Thursday. If you aren’t signed up, you can get one by clicking here. It’s not the same as subscribing to these daily posts, which you can do by clicking here. This is really hard for me to explain. I’ve quit doing many things...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

You Look Fine – Wall of Confusion Surrounding Rheumatoid Disease

November 30, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 63 Comments Invisible Illness, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

Confusion surrounding rheumatoid disease is like a wall between those who have and those who have not - the disease. Where does this come from and what can be done? Overcoming confusion surrounding rheumatoid disease When I first started blogging about Rheumatoid Disease, I wrote about The Wall. In answer to an email from a good friend who...Continue reading 63 Comments » Read more

When Eventually Is Now: the Rheumatoid Time Warp

November 28, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 42 Comments Rheum Disease in the Media, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

Eventually. Eventually, this could cause trouble. Did you read many articles when you first started learning about Rheumatoid disease? I remember how it started to bug me that things the disease did suddenly were all supposed to not happen until “eventually.” It must be to be one of those favored misconceptions that the medical media won’t...Continue reading 42 Comments » Read more

12 Key Facts about Infusion Reactions with Biologics

November 26, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 38 Comments Actemra, Biologics for RA, Orencia (abatacept), Preventive Care with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rituxan for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

An infusion nurse talks about safety with Biologics One practical session at the 2012 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Scientific Meeting was a short talk on preventing infusion reactions presented by a nurse from Seattle, Christine Elliot. Ms. Elliot has supervised 15,000 rheumatological infusions in over a decade as an infusion nurse. She offered an overview...Continue reading 38 Comments » Read more

Happy Thanksgiving! Not Margaritaville, But Still Sunny

November 22, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly Young 8 Comments Encouragement for living with RA, Rheumatoid Patient Foundation

I’m thankful for you! I’m always grateful for this community and the difference you’ve made in the lives of so many people searching for support or who just need to know they’re not alone. Many of us have met in person, exchanged hugs and tears, and felt the bond that comes with living with Rheumatoid disease....Continue reading 8 Comments » Read more

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