Humor with RA Archives | Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior

Not Actual Size – Rheumatoid Disease Is Not as Advertised

January 30, 2014October 5, 2019 Kelly O'Neill 8 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness, Unrelenting RA - Persistent disease

Sometimes my #rheum disease and my silly sense of humor get all twisted together into a goofball smoothie. Anyone who’s spent time with me can attest to my devotion to silliness. I’ve been daydreaming about how food ads remind me of RD. I hope you’ll enjoy a little humorous diversion. Laughter makes a great defense...Continue reading 8 Comments » Read more

Swollen Knees Are Smoother: The Glad Game in Rheumatoid Disease

August 5, 2013May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 20 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

Swollen knees and a smile (UPDATED 2016) A silver lining to swollen knees I made a strange discovery a couple weeks ago in the bathtub. Not Roo’s plastic goldfish. Round knees. (Swollen knees). Shaving my legs (I hope the guys won’t mind this story too much…) I was amazed how easily the razor glided around my knees. Inspecting...Continue reading 20 Comments » Read more

Twelve Days of Christmas with Rheumatoid Disease

December 23, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 12 Comments Communicating about RA, Humor with RA

Twelve Days of Christmas & 12 annoying gifts from Rheumatoid disease I had to take pictures when I found this wrapping paper in a store to show my son Tiger who loves rap music. The words printed on the “Rapping Paper” are from Rapper’s Delight by Sugarhill Gang, the first hip-hop single to become a Top...Continue reading 12 Comments » Read more

Kim Kardashian, Magazines, & a Trendy Practice that Bugs Me

August 8, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 27 Comments Humor with RA, Professional patient, Rheum Disease in the Media

One perk of having a blog is that you have a place to blow off steam sometimes. Remember when I got robbed and the thieves found their bliss at Target, who tried to pin the bill on me? I always say RAW is my front porch. Where we can just hang out. Or tell it...Continue reading 27 Comments » Read more

Painless Meme for Rheum Mates

July 23, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 63 Comments Humor with RA, Inspiration for living with RA

Often, I begin a presentation explaining “being an RA patient doesn’t define me.” Then, I share some things that do. Like being a mother of five amazing young people. Growing up near D.C. and still loving all things Washington, especially the Redskins. Rainbows, rockets, and running on the beach. Bee Gees. Tobymac. Chicago. Margaret Becker. I...Continue reading 63 Comments » Read more

7 Atypical Rheumatoid Arthritis Effects Are Actually Typical

June 4, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 81 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms, Video or podcast

What can we say about atypical Rheumatoid Arthritis? (UPDATED) Our similarities & differences with Rheumatoid Arthritis are fascinating! I sure wished I had a dollar for every time a patient told me his / her doctor said he / she has atypical Rheumatoid Arthritis! And some actually have quite common symptoms! Here are 7 things that are often said...Continue reading 81 Comments » Read more

20 Replies to Things Not to Say to an RA Patient

May 21, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 113 Comments Communicating about RA, Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness

Replies to things not to say to an RA patient (UPDATED) Every day, I hear from many people living with Rheumatoid Disease. This post about things not to say to an RA patient was a response to a request from a dear reader about one of the most popular posts on the blog, 20 Things Not...Continue reading 113 Comments » Read more