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princess935

Hi, im new on here, didnt know whether to join because my son doesnt have a jia diagnosis, he turned 5 in march and was recently diagnosed with chronic bilateral anterior uveitis and posterior synechiae 7 weeks ago, and just wondered if anyone here has had experience on uveitis.

He has been on pred forte drop for 5 week, sometimes every 2 hours and sometimes 4 times a day. He should be starting methotrexate soon, possibly this week.

I am 33 and i have recently been diagnosed with osteoarthiritis of knees and hypermobility

thanks for reading

s

magenta

Hi S,

Welcome to the site I can't help you with your sons problems I'm afraid-I don't know anything about uveitis. Have you tried the 'My Child has Arthritis forum'? You can also use the Search tool to look up any old posts.

I have OA and Fibromyalgia and still having tests done. I just wanted to say hello and hopefully see you posting again-you will get loads of support from the people on here. They've helped me through tough times and I know they are the ones that really know what's it like.

Take care,
Magenta x

woodbon

Hello, Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry you and your son have these problems. I too, can't help but I'd try the children's forum. I hope you find it helpful, as all this must be very worrying for you. Love Sue

ironic

Hi S,
Welcome to the forum from me too. It is so sad to hear you and your son are suffering so much. Heartbreaking when they are so young.
If you contact the help line team they will be able to give you more information and give you a chance to talk things through with them.
If you keep looking in I am sure someone will be able to answer your post better than I can.
You must look after yourself too as you have had a lot to take on in the last few months.
Gentle hugs to you both,
I

tillytop

Hello S and welcome from me too.

I am so sorry to hear about your son's problems and about your recent diagnosis.

I don't have any experience of these things personally (I have RA) but I know that there are lots of knowledgeable peeps on the forum and you will get lots of support here and good advice.

Thinking of you.

Love Tilly xxx

julie47

Morning S

I am so sorry I can't help with your sons diagnosis I just wanted to welcome you to the forum.

Sending you both a hug (((((()))))

and hope that he starts to improve soon.

love juliepf x

bubbadog

Hi S, And welcome! We are a friendly bunch on here and you will never feel alone, don't hesitate to ask any questions to the forum, all of us who are members will try and help! you will feel like you are part of a big family that is how I feel since joining! we all support each other as well. I have Osteo-porosis and everyone on here makes me feel I'm not alone with this cruel disease. I wake up of a morning and look forward to turning on my laptop and reading what is new on here. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do, look forward to chatting with you. Amanda (bubbadog).

skezier

Hi S,

A welcome from me as well and hope so much your son improves and feels a lot better soon.

I agree try the 'my child has arthritis' forum as there are sadly a few parents on there who might be able to help you.

Don't forget we can help with your oa in the knee and general support as it must be so hard for you and you have had so much to take in. Nice to meet you and please keep in touch Cris x