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.

Rheumatoid Arthritis News, Vol.5: Men & Mortality, Vitamin D Research, New RA Meds

February 3, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Biologics for RA, Diet and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Woman's Day problem

Here are a couple of the Rheumatoid Arthritis news articles that have caught my eye recently or, in some cases, caused me to roll my eyes. More Rheumatoid Arthritis news worth mentioning 1) Big news w/Rheumatoid Arthritis in men:methotrexate fights mortality A study published last month found “men with rheumatoid arthritis were more than twice as likely to...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Nuclear Bone Scans for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Scintigraphy

February 2, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 40 Comments Invisible Illness, Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, Nuclear bone scan

Bone scans for Rheumatoid Arthritis that “Lit up like a Christmas tree”! Several patients have told me stories of having a nuclear bone scan (scintigraphy) that made a difference in their diagnosis or treatment. We know how much a reliable imaging tool is needed measuring disease activity for either reason. I’ve read about different versions of...Continue reading 40 Comments » Read more

Two Types of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

January 31, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 23 Comments Rheumatoid arthritis treatment, Talking to doctors

Why talk about 2 types of Rheumatoid Arthritis medications? One of the first blog posts I ever wrote was about Rheumatoid Arthritis medications. I suggest that patients ask doctors about each medication: “How is this supposed to help me?” I wanted to make a clear distinction between medications for disease treatment and medications for relief of...Continue reading 23 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease

January 28, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 25 Comments Preventive Care with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Does gum disease have anything to do with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Some of the popular studies presented at the ACR meeting last November examined the relationship between periodontal disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is there a relationship? And what is it? Over the last few years, it has been shown that RA patients are more likely to have gum...Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more

Good News for Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

January 27, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 14 Comments Exercise with RA, Video or podcast, Woman's Day problem

I’ve been promising a good news list! Over the last couple of weeks, there has been good news for the Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior community. I hope you’ll celebrate this good news with me. Any increase in the understanding of RA is good news for all of us. Likewise, any boost to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior...Continue reading 14 Comments » Read more

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Pain Medicine

January 26, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 50 Comments Rheumatoid arthritis pain, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, Rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Acetaminophen in prescriptions limited to 325 mg Last week, the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reduced the amount of acetaminophen allowed to be used in prescription pain medicines. Currently, narcotics can be combined with up to 750 mg of acetaminophen. The new limit will be 325 mg. That means the Lortab that I sometimes...Continue reading 50 Comments » Read more

10 Commandments of Chronic Illness

January 24, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 76 Comments Inspiration for living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I hate cute little tips for chronic illness It bugs me when I’m frequently asked in interviews what quick tips I’d give to those who are newly diagnosed with an illness like RA. I feel like saying, “Sorry, there aren’t any tips that would make it easy to live with RA because RA is hard.” On...Continue reading 76 Comments » Read more

Joint Examinations with Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 21, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 51 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, Rheumatoid Arthritis test, Talking to doctors

Today, I had scheduled a special good news list. It has to wait until next week – I can tell you why then. Good things come to those who wait – at least my mom told me that – so I hope so. How about the uncomfortable topic of joint examinations? As I said yesterday, there are...Continue reading 51 Comments » Read more

Toby Mac “Made to Love” & Thanks for Your Help

January 16, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 10 Comments Professional patient, Video or podcast

Thanks for your faithfulness and appeal for your help During the last couple of years, I’ve posted like the mailman – come hell or high water. Often, I’ve finished writing blogs or creating the images in the middle of the night – whatever it takes to be sure it’s always there. And you've been there, too. The...Continue reading 10 Comments » Read more

Measuring Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity

January 14, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 23 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, Patient reported outcome measure

Did you ever go to the store for milk and bananas? And come home with frozen pizza and ice cream? Sometimes I spend a couple of hours looking for something and discover something else that’s worth bringing back to you. That’s how I found this ten year old article about the dilemma of measuring Rheumatoid...Continue reading 23 Comments » Read more

3 Questions & 3 Answers about Guilt and Chronic Illness

January 11, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 67 Comments Emotions and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dealing with guilt and chronic illness (UPDATED) Did you ever stop and think guilt and chronic illness? Of course being sick is not your fault. There is nothing that can prevent being diagnosed with an illness. And you can't make a cure instantly appear. We would, if we could. So, we’re innocent. Being sick with a chronic...Continue reading 67 Comments » Read more

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