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Don’t Take Those Meds for RA or Juvenile Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 73 Comments , ,
There is often pressure upon patients with rheumatological diseases to not use current disease treatments. This type of pressure is less common for patients with other serious diseases such as diabetes or cancer. We all try to laugh about our sister-in-law who insists we’d be better off with cherry juice than a disease modifying drug....Continue reading      73 Comments » Read more

Two Types of Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

Kelly O'Neill 23 Comments ,
Why talk about 2 types of Rheumatoid Arthritis medications? One of the first blog posts I ever wrote was about Rheumatoid Arthritis medications. I suggest that patients ask doctors about each medication: “How is this supposed to help me?” I wanted to make a clear distinction between medications for disease treatment and medications for relief of...Continue reading      23 Comments » Read more

Joint Injections for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 63 Comments , , ,
This blog is called Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior because we have to fight. I know I’m not the best warrior or the only warrior – I just know that is what we have to do: fight. Actually, through this blog, I meet other warriors who inspire me every day. I feel like my own fight is...Continue reading      63 Comments » Read more

Life of a Professional Patient, Blog #5; Little Victories

Kelly O'Neill 32 Comments , ,
Lately I wish each day were 3 days long. After a morning of correspondence, blog replies, Algebra, English, and Greek lessons, I went in for my latest back injections. The kids were frustrated because I wouldn’t eat lunch. My stomach was too nervous to eat. Last week, I wrote about the spine procedure I was having done...Continue reading      32 Comments » Read more

Antibiotics as Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy

Kelly O'Neill 52 Comments
Once in a while, a question is posted about the “Marshall protocol” or the “antibiotic protocol” for treating Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’ve been told by a couple of people that this is the Rheumatoid Arthritis “cure” if only it would get enough attention. There are those who forcefully promote antibiotic treatment for RA. At times, I’ve...Continue reading      52 Comments » Read more

Video: Good Rheumatoid Arthritis Doctors Treat Patients

Kelly O'Neill 95 Comments , ,
Rheumatoid Arthritis doctors who treat patients are good docs. Good doctors examine patients carefully and listen to their reports of symptoms. Good Rheumatoid Arthritis doctors don't rely on lab tests to tell them who has RA and who is in remission. Good doctors treat patients, not charts. I've met a few rheumalogy specialists who have told me that...Continue reading      95 Comments » Read more

How Soon Should You Switch Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Kelly O'Neill 63 Comments ,
It’s been too long since I told an elephant joke. When I was little, I carried this book around making the adults miserable. Why stop now? Q. Why is an elephant large, gray, and wrinkly? (Answer below post.) How long do Rheumatoid Arthritis patients stick with Biologics? There is a lot of variation about when to change Biologics...Continue reading      63 Comments » Read more
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