Getting to grips with Arther & this webstuff..!!

rosie123

Hi, everyone, I posted a while back, and because I didn't log back in for a while I lost threads, I hadn't realised that some of you nice people that I feel I have become to know very well had replied and asked me some questions, and welcomed me to the site. Am 49 female living near Perth, Scotland, I have had psoriasis to varying degrees of horrendousness since I was around 13. This has gradually and over a long period of time developed into Psoriatic Arthritis.I work full-time have had good support over the last few months in particular from my family and work. I am due to go to Pain Clinic next week for the first time - so am curious about how that will go, but looking forward to it too as I wish to avoid as long as possible going onto morphine based pain relief. Cannot do Anti-TNFs because of other issues. Doing Hydro-therapy and physio, on Zamadol, Etodalac and paracetamols. Doing not to bad just now all things considered. Thought I'd better explain myself, feel such a nit not realising how to use the site!! Hope you all start to feel better soon, I see some of you are struggling just now, - am sorry what can I say, except I know how it feels and it will be my turn soon - joy - not

scorpio

hello rosie, i have polyarticular psoriatic arthritis and gout......and feel like a walking ache most days, but its lovely to talk to like minded folk

so, nice to meet you

chris

ironic

Hi Rosie,

Moan as much as you want, that what this site is all about. We all need to let of steam. :? Hope to see you around now you have got into the site. Please dont worry about getting lost in the website. I'm a complete muppet when it comes to anything technical.:roll: I'm so not into IT. Sorry you are having such a bad time though. Let us know how you get on. Ix

speedalong

Hi Rosie - welcome to the forum.

Hope the pain clinic is useful and helpful for you.

Speedalong

PS the more you post the easier it will be!!

bertyboy

hi and welcome Rosie its the best place to be you can rant and laugh and offer support to others pop in to the cafe for anything you fancy no calories allowed , have a chat about anything , xxxxx

dorcas

Hi rosie...nice to see you posting.

Lots of peeps on here, including me, have PsA so you're in good company!

Don't worry about getting lost on the site...just as long as you find your way back to us.

good luck with the pain clinic...I've never been to one so it'll be interesting to hear how you get on.

Iris x

dreamdaisy

I have PA but usually without the P (only two major episodes in life so far). This is a very good place to let off steam, have a giggle, learn stuff (try Wulf's Old English thread on the chat forum), debate about meds and teatments and it does take your mind off things. My latest anti TNF treatment has failed virtually overnight, so, like you I know what's coming and I am in a FOUL PLACE at the moment, but the support and encouragement people have shown is truly staggering, and humbling. :oops: Welcome to the gang - stick around this time! Dreamdaisy.

hileena111

Hi Rosie
Welcome to the forum.....have you found the bottom of a post where you put a tick if you want to receive a reply to your inbox? well not a reply but an alert that there is a message to the topic you are watching? Thats the only way I can keep track LOL the threads move so fast
Hope you enjoy the forum...its a life saver

Love
Hileena

ritwren

Hi and welcome Rosie, glad to hear you're finding your way around. Best of luck at the pain clinic, do let us know how you get on.
rita

sharmaine

Hi Rosie

Welcome back to the forum. It's marvelous that you are able to continue in full time work and have such support from those around you. I tried continuing with work but in the end had to admit defeat.
I miss being part of it all but realise leaving was the best thing I ever did.

There are lots of regulars on the site who are full of wisdom and good advice. Keep posting and don't worry about moaning.

Sharmaine

rosie123 wrote:

Hi, everyone, I posted a while back, and because I didn't log back in for a while I lost threads, I hadn't realised that some of you nice people that I feel I have become to know very well had replied and asked me some questions, and welcomed me to the site. Am 49 female living near Perth, Scotland, I have had psoriasis to varying degrees of horrendousness since I was around 13. This has gradually and over a long period of time developed into Psoriatic Arthritis.I work full-time have had good support over the last few months in particular from my family and work. I am due to go to Pain Clinic next week for the first time - so am curious about how that will go, but looking forward to it too as I wish to avoid as long as possible going onto morphine based pain relief. Cannot do Anti-TNFs because of other issues. Doing Hydro-therapy and physio, on Zamadol, Etodalac and paracetamols. Doing not to bad just now all things considered. Thought I'd better explain myself, feel such a nit not realising how to use the site!! Hope you all start to feel better soon, I see some of you are struggling just now, - am sorry what can I say, except I know how it feels and it will be my turn soon - joy - not