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Tips for Parenting with RA

May 15, 2020 Kelly O'Neill 2 Comments Parenting with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Parenting with RA is something many people are spending more time on with the school closures from COVID-19. As a mom of five, I know how different things have been since my disease became full blown 14 years ago. If you've been reading RA Warrior the last 11 years (that's right—it's almost year 12!), you...Continue reading 2 Comments » Read more

Planning Pregnancy with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Disease

How Rheumatoid Disease affects pregnancy planning Pregnancy planning is a common challenge for people diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Concerns include infertility, disease activity, pain control, and possible disability, which can interfere with caring for a child. Valuable resources include clinical studies and other publications, and the practical stories of other patients. While there is no clear...Continue reading 39 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Disease Plays by Prison Rules

December 3, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments Invisible Illness, Parenting with RA

Note: Please check your email box for my monthly newsletter that went out Thursday. If you aren’t signed up, you can get one by clicking here. It’s not the same as subscribing to these daily posts, which you can do by clicking here. This is really hard for me to explain. I’ve quit doing many things...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

Mondini Syndrome Is Just Deafness Like RA Is Just Arthritis. Not.

May 31, 2012May 14, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments e-patient, Living with chronic illness like RA, Parenting with RA

I was home for 3 hours today in between doctor appointments for my Tiger and I spent that time reading up on his diagnoses. As I drove him to 3 doctors in 2 days, thoughts swirled around and I decided to share some of it with you. This is not about RA, but there are...Continue reading 21 Comments » Read more

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tips for Parents

June 16, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments Parenting with RA, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

At a friend’s baby shower, I was asked to write my most personal parenting advice in two sentences. First, I said, “There will be so many times that you will have to say no; so never say no without a reason.” Second, “Try to give the child what he needs, whether or not that’s always...Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

June 3, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 71 Comments Parenting with RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis and pregnancy, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I’ve received many letters and requests for a post about Rheumatoid Arthritis and pregnancy. Here it is - our long-awaited first post on RA and pregnancy. I look forward to hearing many of your experiences which will be helpful to others as they look for answers in the months to come. The decisions of Rheumatoid...Continue reading 71 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Football Season

September 7, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 15 Comments Cost of activity - usage principle, Courage & living with RA, Parenting with RA, Transparency & living with RA

From my side of the field: the game with Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms Football fans measure time by season: the regular season, the pre-season, and the post season. We hate to acknowledge that there is a fourth season to every year: the off season. That’s the season without football. This fall is no typical football season. This year, my...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more