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Rosalind Russell: Rheumatoid Arthritis’ Most Glamorous Celebrity

March 21, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 22 Comments Celebrities and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Faith, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheum Disease in the Media

Rosalind Russell (Roz) may have been the most glamorous and famous woman to have Rheumatoid Arthritis. However, she shared three qualities with many others living with RA: She was determined, hopeful, and private. One of the most illustrious celebrities to live with Rheumatoid Arthritis was Rosalind Russell. Rosalind Russell (1907-1976) had an exceptional life, performing on Broadway...Continue reading 22 Comments » Read more

Patient’s Rebuttal to RA Pain Catastrophizing Claims

February 11, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 44 Comments Communicating about RA, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

Part of me would like to back down. But this pain won’t let me. Is it ironic that I encounter the most cruel RA pain in years at the same time I encounter this argument again about RA pain, catastrophizing, and depression? Relating pain, catastrophizing, and depression to RA Ironically, an article called “Pain, catastrophizing, and...Continue reading 44 Comments » Read more

The Hypochondria of RA Pain: Do I Smell an Elephant?

February 10, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 31 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Living with chronic illness like RA, Pain Tolerance / RA Stoicism, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

Hypochondria is an elephant in the room with RA pain The elephant house was always my favorite place at the zoo. We always knew when we were near it …by the smell. So, how can an elephant creep into a room? They don’t exactly tip-toe. Maybe what happens is that nice people don’t discuss certain things, so no...Continue reading 31 Comments » Read more

Evidence and Truth: WTF (Where’s the Fact?)

December 9, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 24 Comments CRP, History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis test

Inconsistency bothers me. When I’m interviewed, I answer that I wanted to build this website because there is so much “wrong” information about Rheumatoid Arthritis. Too many common generalizations are actually incorrect. Truth about RA can be hard to find. Maybe this is an explanation in part. I read something amazing today on The Scientist: Evidence:...Continue reading 24 Comments » Read more

Antibiotics as Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy

September 13, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 52 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Once in a while, a question is posted about the “Marshall protocol” or the “antibiotic protocol” for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’ve been told by a couple of people that this is the Rheumatoid Arthritis “cure” if only it would get enough attention. There are those who forcefully promote antibiotic treatment for RA. At times, I’ve...Continue reading 52 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Fevers

September 10, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 136 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Last week, I mentioned my Rheumatoid Arthritis fevers in another post. What a surprising variety of reactions. Some said, “Me too.” Others said, “Ohmygosh I had no idea the fever was from RA!” And others said, “What on earth do you mean by RA fever?” What do you mean by Rheumatoid Arthritis fevers? When the Mayo Clinic...Continue reading 136 Comments » Read more

Incidence of Rheumatoid Arthritis Increasing, in Women Especially

August 6, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 18 Comments History of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Men with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recent study finds more Rheumatoid Arthritis – Women Harder Hit Science Daily reported this spring that Mayo researchers found an increased incidence of Rheumatoid Arthritis, especially in women. “Between 1 and 2 million Americans suffer the effects of RA, a chronic inflammatory disease that targets joints and which contributes to work-related disability, increased morbidity, and shortened...Continue reading 18 Comments » Read more