Saying Hi from a Newbie
ladypea
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Hi Everyone
Eventhough I am familiar with this website, I have only recently found this forum and after reading some posts, decided to join all you inspirational people.
I ran the 5k last year and raised some money for Arthritis Care. I started training in December with the hope of doing the 10k (for AC again) and that's when the pain and stiffness started in my hands/wrists. Followed by a couple of months worth of blood tests before being officially being diagnosed with RA
RA and OA are already in my family but as a regular gym goer and runner this came as a complete shock to me.
Eventhough I am familiar with this website, I have only recently found this forum and after reading some posts, decided to join all you inspirational people.
I ran the 5k last year and raised some money for Arthritis Care. I started training in December with the hope of doing the 10k (for AC again) and that's when the pain and stiffness started in my hands/wrists. Followed by a couple of months worth of blood tests before being officially being diagnosed with RA
RA and OA are already in my family but as a regular gym goer and runner this came as a complete shock to me.
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Hi ladypea
a very warm welcome to this really friendly site,I also went to the gym for years...so it was a shock to me when I started with OA.
You come and join us in chit chat, and have a laugh with us.
Hope to see you posting more very soon
Love
Barbara xLove
Barbara0 -
Hi ladypea
Sorry to see that, do hope they can get the RA at a managable level for you soon. I'm sure it is a frustrating time for you having the diagnosis but do hope you find this site as helpful and supportive as I have done. Just wanted to call in and say welcome and I hope to see you posting again soon.
take care
Chris x0 -
Hi Barbara & Chris
Thanks for the welcome. I sure will join in with the various discussions.
Lady0 -
Hi ladypea, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear that you have had this diagnosis, after all your efforts and support for arthritis care. I hope you enjoy the forum and call in the cafe for chats and gossip. Take care, xx BubblesXX Aidan (still known as Bubbles).0
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Hi Ladypea
I've already met you on some of the other forums I am sure
Just wanted to welcome you from me too.
Looking forward to seeing more of you
Love
Toni xx0 -
Hello there Bubbles and hi again Toni
I'm loving the forum and am glad that I joined up. I feel more than welcome and will be joining in all the chat and as well as the serious stuff.
Best wishes to you both.
Ladypea0 -
Hi Ladypea
Just popped in to say a warm welcome too.
The people on here are nice friendly people. We try to support one another as well.
Well, I do hope you like us and hope to see you posting soon.
Love Trish xx0 -
hi i was doing keep fit twice a day before arther raised his head now it takes me all my time to work 4 hours a day . but will get stronger and win. welcome you will love it on here so many great peopleval0
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Hiya Trish and Val
I'm a big believer in giving and receiving . I find the people on this forum are also like this with their support and advice, so I am feeling at home.
I love it here already I've laughed, cried and felt the pain but most of all I'm not gonna let arther get me down :!:
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Hi Ladypea
Welcome from me too. This site can become addictive but a harmless addiction I think you would agree
Never joined a gym or been a fan of running - knees were never keen on that but enjoy hooping daily, ride my bicycle and do stretching exercises for about half an hour 6 days a week - oh yes, and 10 minutes on the exercise bike daily. Sure it has helped me to keep going.
Congratulations on raising money for AC with the 5K run last year.
Look forward to seeing you posting more around the different zones,
Look after yourself,
Luv
Elna xThe happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.
If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.0
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