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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Decisions

June 11, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 35 Comments Biologics for RA, Courage & living with RA, Talking to doctors

Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment decisions are PERSONal Yesterday, I was having a conversation with someone about which Rheumatoid Arthritis treatments she might quit and which ones she might continue. She was weighing options and I said what I always say: You learn as much as you can, and then you pray and choose. It’s really up to...Continue reading 35 Comments » Read more

Another New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug for Me?

April 30, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 89 Comments Biologics for RA, Courage & living with RA, Professional patient

Warning: this post is about the author. Decision about a new Rheumatoid Arthritis drug The blog is going up a little late today. I couldn’t write last night no matter how hard I tried to stay awake. A long day on the road and a talk with my doctor about starting a new Rheumatoid Arthritis drug ended...Continue reading 89 Comments » Read more

Putting Faith in Rheumatoid Arthritis Natural Remedies

March 11, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 29 Comments Courage & living with RA, Faith, Rheumatoid Arthritis natural cure

What is acting in Faith? When my daughter was four, she lost her hearing. There was trauma, yes. There were doctors, yes. Then there were hearing aids. Yay! Do you know what else there were? There were naysayers. Some pressured me to have faith that she would be healed. Close friends abandoned us for turning to the medical...Continue reading 29 Comments » Read more

Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis Heartache

March 9, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly Young 207 Comments Courage & living with RA, Emotions and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Invisible Illness, Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Transparency & living with RA

Warning: This post is for the faint of heart. Tired of the stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis grieving Yeah, I’m probably not supposed to say these things. Whatever… Some of these RA changes are wearing thin. I never wanted to be branded by anything negative. I’m getting tired of feeling like I’ve lost credibility because of the chronic illness...Continue reading 207 Comments » Read more

Part 7: My Decision about Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis

My own methotrexate decision Sometimes I think of methotrexate this way: in our war against Rheumatoid Arthritis, methotrexate cuts the enemy army down to a more manageable size. Methotrexate is a powerful weapon. I have used it because an RA warrior needs to use every weapon which proves useful. Recently, I was questioned by someone I know who...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Part 4: Considering Methotrexate as a Disease Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

But you don’t look sick: making methotrexate work in your favor Some people fear taking it because they say, “Hey, that it is chemotherapy!” which makes it sound so menacing. I read one post of a woman who actually discontinued methotrexate treatment because she realized that it is a chemo-type drug. It was working against her psychologically...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Surviving the Unbelievable: Remembering 9/11

September 11, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 6 Comments Courage & living with RA, Inspiration for living with RA

Shock and disbelief – that is what I experienced when Rheumatoid Arthritis rocked my world. No one really expects the worst to happen. Even pessimists turn the ignition key and expect the car to start – not explode. That is why horrible news is staggering. We do not expect that the most dreadful things will happen...Continue reading 6 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Football Season

September 7, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 15 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Courage & living with RA, Parenting with RA, Transparency & living with RA

From my side of the field: the game with Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms Football fans measure time by season: the regular season, the pre-season, and the post season. We hate to acknowledge that there is a fourth season to every year: the off season. That’s the season without football. This fall is no typical football season. This year, my...Continue reading 15 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

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

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Weathering RA

July 29, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 24 Comments Courage & living with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Managing RA like weather I love brisk frosty mornings. They seem to make you step brighter. I feel like I can do anything on a day that begins that way. I love cool crispy evenings when you can wear soft fuzzy socks. They say comfort is possible; the world is a cozy place. I love wind. And clouds. They...Continue reading 24 Comments » Read more

Can I Delay Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis? part 1

July 23, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 58 Comments Autoimmune diseases, Courage & living with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Should we wait to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis? That depends; can an ostrich heal thyroid disease? One of the things that makes us warriors is our desire to survive. We fight Rheumatoid Arthritis because we want to outlive every scheme which RA has in store for us. We are determined to live the fullest and longest and happiest...Continue reading 58 Comments » Read more

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