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Encouragement for living with RA

The Goal with RA Is Not Perfection: Don’t Give Up the Things You Love!

Kelly O'Neill 29 Comments , ,
As I’ve said, I get wonderful notes every day. It’s definitely one of my favorite parts of this blog. Recently, I shared with you some comments that were especially encouraging for all of us. Today, I’d like to share an email. Carolyn wrote to share how she has adapted to be able to continue her...Continue reading      29 Comments » Read more

Your Comments Are a Special Blog in Themselves

Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments ,
Growing up with mom’s RA Every day, y'all write comments, messages, and emails that make such a huge difference in this community. But they also have an effect on me. Tonight I found this gem: Hi all! I don’t have RA, but my mother was diagnosed after she got pregnant with my brother 15 years ago. I...Continue reading      19 Comments » Read more

Perseverance in Fighting Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 23 Comments , ,
What keeps you fighting? I tried to quit... At one point, I thought I would be fired as a professional patient. No such luck. I’ve also tried to quit Rheumatoid Arthritis. Maybe you remember my Eject Button. I tried to quit another chronic illness once. Maybe you read my ostrich jokes. I haven’t had a lot of...Continue reading      23 Comments » Read more

3 Reasons to Begin Using Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines to Fight the Disease

Kelly O'Neill 28 Comments ,
Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines called “big guns” Often, people ask how they’ll know when are ready for the big guns. My answer: When RA fires its weapons on you! It’s time for powerful Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines as soon as you know that you have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis has first strike weapons that can be like a...Continue reading      28 Comments » Read more
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Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be a Grinch

Kelly O'Neill 31 Comments , ,
Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis can be bittersweet No, I’m not shopping today. If you’ve read the blog a little, you know why. I’m safe at home because Rheumatoid Arthritis has put an end to my Black Friday shopping. Holidays with Rheumatoid Arthritis are different than they were when my aunt gave me that sweet little sign in...Continue reading      31 Comments » Read more

Columbus Day and World Arthritis Day: Is There a Connection?

Kelly O'Neill 1 Comment , ,
Happy World Arthritis Day, Columbus Five hundred seventeen years ago today, a dream came true. Christopher Columbus successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean, proving that it was possible to sail west from Europe and reach the strange continents of the Western Hemisphere.   The discovery of the New World was the fulfillment of his life-long dream. Although it took...Continue reading      1 Comment » Read more

Why Am I Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior?

Kelly O'Neill 13 Comments ,
  History of Rheumatoid Arthritis “Warrior”? My name (Kelly) rhymes with lots of things. None of them pretty. Enjoy imagining… I am not putting it here. I hated that name as a kid. When I got older, those bookmarks with names became popular. Everyone was glad to see his name in print with the etymology of the name...Continue reading      13 Comments » Read more
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