Hi there!

Cez
Cez Member Posts: 46
edited 2. Jan 2011, 10:58 in Say Hello Archive
Hi,

My name is Ceri, i'm 27 and have recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Initially started with pain in my left knee which after 6 months has now moved to my right knee, wrists and feet occasionally. After many doctors appointments, physio referrals and eventually blood tests, i have now been diagnosed and referred to a Rheumatologist. Very upset at first but diagnosis = treatment and if i can reduce the amount of pain i'm in then that can only be a good thing. After an initial steroid injection (which worked wonders) I've since started Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine and Folic Acid. I'm yet to see how they work out!

Will look forward to reading about your experiences, as you can imagine at my age i don't meet a lot of RA sufferers so i figured online is the way forward!

Ceri

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  • jean123
    jean123 Member Posts: 642
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Merrry Christmas Ceri,

    From Jean and the Forum Team
    x:rudolf x:rudolf x:rudolf x:rudolf
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome to the forum Ceri, sorry that you had to be here, if you know what I mean :? :lol:
    There are a few 'young uns' on here, you'd be surprised.

    Merry Christmas from me, and hope to see you posting soon.

    :))
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Ceri and welcome from me too!

    So sorry about your diagnosis but glad you have found us. The are a great lot on here and you will find lots of support and good advice on living with RA.

    The "Living with Arthritis" (LWA) forum is the place to post general arthritis related messages and the "Chit Chat" forum is the place to go for more lighthearted stuff.

    I really hope that the mtx etc starts to help you soon.

    Look forward to seeing you posting.

    Happy Christmas!

    Love Tilly xxx (another RA'er)
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Ceri

    lovely name :))

    welcome to the forums form me - sorry I am late x:oops:

    I hope you find the forums as helpful as I have and soon feel at home.

    Check out the young persons forum maybe?

    Love

    toni xx
  • Cez
    Cez Member Posts: 46
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all for your welcome, happy new year!

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