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stacyw551
stacyw551 Member Posts: 3
edited 9. Jan 2010, 06:10 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi all im stacy an im new 2 all this, i found out i have rheumatiod arthritis on my birthday in november :( ive a 3 yr old little girl. i dont fink ive let it sink in yet, nt sure if i want 2.. i was on methotrexate but was takin off because i was ill al of the time.. ive an appointment at hospital on the 25th of jan 2 c wats goina happen next...i dont have a clue wats goina happen...still dnt really understand wats bin happenin so far..im feelin very low at the min..so i just thoughts id come on here an chat.. thanx 4 tkin a minute an readin....x :)

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacey, That wasn't much of a birthday present! I haven't got RA, I have OA, which is different but lots of people on here have RA , and are young Mums, too, like you. :wink: I'm sure the hospital will give you information and help to sort out the medication that you need to well. I do know that there are lots of things they can give you to help and the sooner you are diagnosed the better.

    Welcome to the site and I hope you find some help here.

    Love Suexxx :)
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacey, sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. There are some great people on this forum and I've had so much help from them. Am sure you will find the same.
    Sally
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacey and welcome to the site, nice to meet you the ladies will be along shortly to chat to you so ill leave it to them. I hope your feeling better soon i know how P---d off it make you feel.
    Take Care
    Colin
  • pols090607
    pols090607 Bots Posts: 126
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi stacey and welcome,

    i'm pretty new too. i'm paula and mum of two little girls, 5 and 18 months (very hard at times as you will know).

    there is fantastic support on here - it's so good not to feel alone.

    look forward to chatting soon, take care and keep your chin up hun xxx
  • carol101
    carol101 Member Posts: 584
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacey and welcom to the site.

    I'm only 35 and was diagnosed with oestoarthritis last August.

    Personally, i found letting it all sink in the hardest. Why at such a young age? Why is there no cure? What does the future hold?

    Once you've had chance to take it all in (and the people here will give you all the help you want) it does become easier to deal with. If you're independent like i am, it's not easy letting people help you but it will come, with time.

    Looking forward to getting to know you

    Carol X
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacey

    A Big Welcome from me. I have RA. We try and help supprot one another on here.

    We also like to have a laugh as well.

    Hope to see you posting soon

    Love Trisher xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,880
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacy
    I felt like that for a good while too :(
    I felt evry range of emotion from anger to tears - denial to dispair. This is so normal.
    When you see you rheumy they will have more ideas for treatment options for you.
    In the meantime talk to us lot :)
    That's what I did until things got settled down - they kept me sane honestly - I never cried so much in my life (thanks Elna :wink: ). I thought I wouldn't survive it and my life was over. But look! I'm here now and ok - life may well be different, but it's really good :)
    Read and read - the stuff on this site and talk and ask advice on the little things - we might know. It all helps you to feel back in control of your life again.
    I hope to see you posting again
    Love
    Toni xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacy,

    A welcome from me as well. Its a good site this and they are a nice lot as well.

    I think we all have times when we feel like you do but it does get easier I promise you. For me the more I understand it the less scary it got except now and then but I think that’s normal really. I hope your appointment goes well on the 25th and that things will get easier for you. Take care and it honestly does get easier. Cris
  • breane
    breane Member Posts: 392
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacy,Welcome from me too.I have RA and OA and it came as a shock when I was diagnosed a year ago but coming onto this forum has been a great help.Whether you need advice or just a chat,there is always someone who will listen and respond.I hope you will get some positive help from your Gp and the rhuemy clinic.Take care,Breane. :)
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Stacy, welcome to the site, sorry you have RA. Its so unfair when you are young, I hope you find this site supportive, and get information too, everyone is so lovely, Take care Jay x
  • janey124
    janey124 Member Posts: 17
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stacyw551 wrote:
    hi all im stacy an im new 2 all this, i found out i have rheumatiod arthritis on my birthday in november :( ive a 3 yr old little girl. i dont fink ive let it sink in yet, nt sure if i want 2.. i was on methotrexate but was takin off because i was ill al of the time.. ive an appointment at hospital on the 25th of jan 2 c wats goina happen next...i dont have a clue wats goina happen...still dnt really understand wats bin happenin so far..im feelin very low at the min..so i just thoughts id come on here an chat.. thanx 4 tkin a minute an readin....x :)

    hey stacy, ive just joined tonight... its pants esp to find out on ur birthday hon..ive been diagnosed for past 8 yrs with arthritis and still find it hard to accept, esp wen havin a bad day. i see ur from similar place to myself and just found out today from rheum nurse at the royal, that arthritis care are running focus groups and there is a new one for people aged between 25-45 yrs.. apparently they are meet in belfast. ive just emailed them earlier to find out more about it.. the email is catherinew@arthritiscare.org.uk.

    hope all gets sorted soon.
    janey xo
  • stacyw551
    stacyw551 Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i just wanna thatnk every1 who replyed 2 my mgs...its nice 2 knw i can just come on an have a chat...im a very privite person, so if im nt quick 2 reply or abit shy, please understand ill get there..thanx 4 all the information an kind words..speak soon..stacy.xx

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