Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Protection

How can we protect RA joints? As soon as the initial shock of a Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis wore off, I began to search for ways to make my life as good as it could be. I was ready to fight. One of the things that we fight off is the deformity that is part of the...Continue reading 26 Comments » Read more

Is This the Best Time to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3: Response to RA Mortality Gap

August 10, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 5 Comments Death and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Preventive Care with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis

How should we respond to the RA mortality gap? Responding to the mortality gap seriously Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory disease. The progressive toll it takes upon vital organs is well documented. Science Daily: “Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a high risk of early death.” Rheumatoid Arthritis requires the same serious response as breast cancer, diabetes, and...Continue reading 5 Comments » Read more

Preventative First Aid for Rheumatoid Arthritis / Autoimmune Disease

June 3, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments Comprehensive RA Care, Preventive Care with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tips for living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many Rheumatoid Arthritis /Autoimmune disease medicines are immuno-suppressant That means that Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines work by reducing immune cells or impairing the function of certain types to immune cells. While this usually helps to reduce RA symptoms, it leaves the RA patient with lowered ability to combat invading bacteria. There are several steps that can be taken to reduce...Continue reading 25 Comments » Read more