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lindanne1

x:)) Hello Everyone, My name is Linda im 53 i live in South Yorkshire, and i have arthritis, my History is it Grabbed me and took me unawares as i was quite a fit person, In 2 years i have had a Total Hip Replacement, then fractured my neck in the swimming pool on hols, so had it plated and screwed, Anterior Discectomy with Fusion, then in May this year i fractured my left ankle while on Holiday in Cyprus, then in August had a Foraminotomy, and today i have had 5 syringe fulls of fluid drained off my right knee, as it too seems to have Arthritis and am awaiting to see hosp consultant. But what can you do, Yes im sick to death of living in Pain, but you just have to say look im still here, im not dead,There is always someone worse off than you, there are alot of people that have died young, so i try to say chin up, shoulders back, smile on face and go for it, cos you only live once!!!! xx

bertyboy

welcome Linda it does sound as if you have been through the mill but a good attitude , i an sure you will find many good things on the forum if you just want a chat and a virtual cupper the chit chat and vals cafe is the place to be x

dorcas

Hi Linda and welcome to the forum x:))

You're a gutsy lady coping with so much in such a short space of time. and your positive outlook is like a breath of fresh air.

You didn't say what type of arther you have?
I have PA (Psoriatic Arthritis) which is one of the many sero-negative arthers.

The forum is a great place to meet folks with similar experience of arther and to share the ups and downs of living with this condition. as well as having a few laughs along the way! Everyone's really friendly and you will be made to feel very welcome.... guaranteed. x:))

It's nice to have you join us.

Iris xx x:rudolf

lupin15

Hi.
Blimey you have been through a lot but great to see you have a positive attitude. I am sure i will bump into you again on and welcome. x:)) x:)) x:)) x:)) x:)) x:)) x:))

dreamdaisy

Morning lindanne and welcome to the forum. A positive attitude does make a great deal of difference, if one can hold onto it - sometimes it slips and this is the place to rant and rave about it all. As I say to my mum 'It's mind over matter, I don't mind and it doesn't matter.' (except I do and it does!) You certainly have been thro the mill - I hate having my knees drained, did they put some steroid in after? If so, rest it well to give the stuff a chance to work. I hope today is a more comfortable day for you. DD

julie47

Hi lindanne
Just to say welcome from me too.
Hope you enjoy posting on the forum and find that it helps.
Take care
Juliepf x

tjt6768

Hi Linda, welcome from a fellow northerner.. I'm from Leeds..
Sounds like you need to stop going on holiday, lol...
Nice to meet you and hope to see you around.

Tony x:))

Bookseverywhere

Hello Linda, You will find people here to be friendly, supportive and helpful.

Best wishes,
Kevin.

tillytop

Hello Linda and welcome from me too!

You have obviously been through such a lot but you seem to have a wonderfully positive attitude to life.

I know you will find lots of support here on the forum and look forward to seeing you posting.

Love Tilly xxx