Do Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Have a Low Pain Threshold?

February 19, 2010May 16, 2018 Kelly Young 128 Comments Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

This blog is my sassy response to a more serious look at RA pain threshold studies. If they call me a drama queen for saying it hurts, then I get to have a crown. Personal responses to the Rheumatoid Arthritis pain threshold question Today’s blog is my response to yesterday’s shocking post about the study of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Continue reading 128 Comments » Read more

Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Really Hurt That Much?

February 18, 2010May 16, 2018 Kelly Young 235 Comments Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

Is there an objective way to discuss Rheumatoid Arthritis pain? Rheumatoid Arthritis pain is being studied in some surprising ways. Did you know that it is considered a “well established” fact that Rheumatoid Arthritis patients have lower pain thresholds? It is believed that they perceive pain to be worse than “actual pain” and that they worsen...Continue reading 235 Comments » Read more

The Problem with Rheumatoid Arthritis Information: Why is RA so hard to study and cure?

December 28, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 12 Comments Communicating about RA, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis remission, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

I guess YouTube is not the best place for RA information There sure are a lot of YouTube videos with RA cures. I watched several this weekend, getting distracted while doing research. Several thoughts competed in my mind: “No wonder _________ (fill in the blank with whoever’s name) thinks I’m crazy for taking RA medicines if she’s...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Part 6: Checklist for Moderating Methotrexate Side Effects in Rheumatoid Arthritis

What can be done to help methotrexate side effects? 13 Things to consider before flushing methotrexate Methotrexate is an important drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment. Many patients give up on it before fully considering their options. If a physician has recommended you discontinue methotrexate either due to liver toxicity or kidney malfunction, then you must do so....Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

Methotrexate and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Is Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis a villain or vanquisher? Methotrexate is the most commonly prescribed disease-fighting drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am asked so many questions about methotrexate. Here, I have provided a basic overview of issues concerning RA treatment with methotrexate. Of course, you should always consult physicians for medical advice. Index of Methotrexate Section Part 1:...Continue reading 2 Comments » Read more

Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Spine?

September 17, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 102 Comments Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis spine, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

You can’t get Rheumatoid Arthritis in the spine, can you? (The funny noises in my neck say yes. Let’s see what the funny-sounding medical words say about RA in the spine…) The only books on Rheumatoid Arthritis that I read are ones from “legitimate” sources such as recognized university hospitals or M.D.’s who specialize in rheumatology. But, there...Continue reading 102 Comments » Read more

What is Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Part 2

September 3, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 18 Comments Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis and heart, Rheumatoid arthritis remission

Clinical Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Rheumatology doctors look for something that they call “clinical remission.” And there are several different descriptions of clinical remission. As I mentioned at the end of yesterday’s post, Science Direct has listed 6 different descriptions of clinical remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The American College of Rheumatology adopted a list in 1981 of six...Continue reading 18 Comments » Read more

Is there a blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Part 1

August 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly Young 38 Comments Blood test for RA/ Rheumatoid Disease, CRP, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis test

Yes and no. There are at least four. But, actually, there is none. Allow me to explain… Do the Rheumatoid Arthritis tests pass the tests? What are the tests? 1) Rheumatoid Factor (RF) For the last few decades, Rheumatologists have relied heavily enough upon the Rheumatoid factor test that it is part of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)...Continue reading 38 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

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