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Is the Course of Disease for Rheumatoid Arthritis Becoming Milder?

Kelly O'Neill 13 Comments ,
Has aggressive treatment changed the course of Rheumatoid Arthritis? A study in the Netherlands reported in 2005 has been quoted dozens of times as evidence that the course of Rheumatoid Arthritis is improving with better medical treatment. About  525 patients were followed.  Researchers considered ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), Rheumatoid factor, and joint counts. They suggest that aggressive...Continue reading      13 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Trials for Tasocitinib aka CP-690550

Kelly O'Neill 27 Comments ,
Phase 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis drug trials mean more widespread testing of Tasocitinib aka CP-690550 Last night, I learned some exciting news about a new kind of Rheumatoid Arthritis drug in development called Tasocitinib. Tasocitinib is administered in a pill form. However, it is being compared to Biologics which are administered intravenously or injected. Tasocitinib, also known as...Continue reading      27 Comments » Read more

My Journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicine

Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments , , , ,
Wouldn’t it be fun to do a happy little blog? But, I was dancing through my happy mommy life and RA busted down my door. I did not pick this fight. I just decided to fight back. This blog is written in reply to a question on yesterday’s blog about my journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines....Continue reading      25 Comments » Read more

3 Reasons to Begin Using Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines to Fight the Disease

Kelly O'Neill 28 Comments ,
Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines called “big guns” Often, people ask how they’ll know when are ready for the big guns. My answer: When RA fires its weapons on you! It’s time for powerful Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines as soon as you know that you have Rheumatoid Arthritis. Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis has first strike weapons that can be like a...Continue reading      28 Comments » Read more

Comparing Risks and Benefits of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines

Kelly O'Neill 40 Comments ,
Everything has risks and benefits Frequently, people ask me about whether it is safe to take Rheumatoid Arthritis medicines like methotrexate. There is no simple answer. Like everything in life, we have to weigh risks and benefits. Is the benefit to be gained worth the risks involved? Sometimes it’s little things: If the French fry falls on...Continue reading      40 Comments » Read more

Do You Take Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Kelly O'Neill 128 Comments , ,
What about methotrexate and RA? I answer that question frequently. People who are not taking methotrexate want to know how it feels and how it works. People who are already taking methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis ask me how I deal with side effects. I've spent countless hours writing replies to questions about methotrexate and RA  - everything from side effects...Continue reading      128 Comments » Read more

What is Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis? part 3

Kelly O'Neill 25 Comments , ,
The Story of Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Once upon a time, there was no effective treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Eventually, various substances were found to assuage some symptoms, at least slightly. And then one day, doctors thought they had found a cure in cortisone. However, they soon learned that they were mistaken. During our lifetime, substances have actually...Continue reading      25 Comments » Read more
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