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Old and New Adages for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 14, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 4 Comments Humor with RA, Living with chronic illness like RA

Unbreakable Laws? Funny, here we are at the one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. And I haven’t seen it yet; it is pouring. Makes me think of Murphy. Murphy’s Law: If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong. When I was a little kid, my parents introduced me to Murphy and Murphy’s Law. We...Continue reading 4 Comments » Read more

Love of Challenge & the Rheumatoid Arthritis Speed Limit

August 5, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 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

From My Private Dictionary for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 3, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 30 Comments Humor with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis words I made up: To me, it’s fun to coin a new term. So I've been making up words for the blog as I go along. I have printed for you here an excerpt from my private dictionary. It’s only fair! Appointment disappointment: n. 1: a despairing feeling which often occurs after a medical appointment; 2:...Continue reading 30 Comments » Read more

Professional Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, part 2: Fired!

July 31, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 9 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Humor with RA, Professional patient, Rheumatoid arthritis pain

Here is another chapter in my life as a professional patient. The other day I set out on one of my regular pilgrimage days. There are several of these days every month. This time our first medical appointment was the ophthalmologist. My son and I made it to the car by 8:30. It is hard to...Continue reading 9 Comments » Read more

Laughter as a Weapon Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

July 22, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 5 Comments Humor with RA, Transparency & living with RA

A Fish Story for RA Warriors If you have read many Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior blog posts, you have already realized that laughter is a critical part of my arsenal to fight RA. Sometimes, some of my friends and I try to out-funny each other. It is a one-upping game. The loser is the one on the...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

I Failed the Rheumatoid Arthritis Control Quiz

July 12, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 35 Comments Humor with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms

My Response to Web Md's Quiz on Rheumatoid Arthritis Control - WARNING: Sarcasm ahead... Can you tell my doctor? Web MD sent me a quiz in my email box. I never do online quizzes. I heard they collect data for later use. Besides, my wrists and fingers hurt, so I have been trying to resist any pointless...Continue reading 35 Comments » Read more

It’s Ok to Laugh if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments Humor with RA, Talking to doctors

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis can still be funny. Funny things happen every day. I can laugh at almost anything. It just takes a certain perspective. Sometimes my son Tiger doesn’t appreciate my joking so much about the RA. If I make a funny comment about how bad it is, he might look at me pleadingly and say,...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more