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Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 04:05

Hi All
Just wanted to say what a great forum this is. I joined just a few days ago and cannot believe what a difference it has made for me. I have come to realise that although I suffer from Osteoarthritis, asthma, recurrent urineary inections and urticaria,there are a lot of people out there that are worse than me but they still keep smiling. thank you all for just being there.

coco67 · 10. May 2011, 04:10

Carol, welcome to the forum, im glad you have already found it helpful, there a great bunch on here and there is always someone who can answer a question if needed. keep smilling xx

frogmorton · 10. May 2011, 04:31

Hi carol

welcome to the forums from me too

I love it here as well and all the people make you feel so much less alone don't they?

Hey l had that urticaria thingy twice it was VILE!!! poor you :sad: EVERYWHERE it was and so itchy made my joints swell up before l even had this business arhturwise anyway it was, then when it went 9after weeeeeeks) l was covered in 'bruises'.

I am so sorry you still have it :x

Love

Toni xx

dreamdaisy · 10. May 2011, 04:33

Morning Turbogran, I love the name! To my way of thinking it says a deal about you and your attitude. I hope you find the forum as informative and supportive as I have/do. I am currently on my hols so not around as much as usual, but I look forward to seeing your name here and there! I wish you well. DD

Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 04:46

Thank you Coco frogmorten and dreamdaisy for your welcome
Its great to know there are people out there who you can speak to who really know and understand what you are going through and how you feel.
The urticaria thing is not so bad at the moment Toni as dr prescribed me a one a day anitihistamine which is helping. Hi dreamdaisy the name was first used a couple of years ago by my grandhildren when I stared using a 4 wheeled rollator to help me get about outside and i liked it so it stuck.

dreamdaisy · 10. May 2011, 04:50

One lady on here has named her mobility scooter 'Enzo' - after Mr Ferrari - ain't that wonderful?

I think a rollator is a grand thing, they do give better support than just sticks. I am currently clattering about like some sort of demented beetle but I reckon a rollator could be the next thing - I like the idea of being able to have a sit-down when required just like that, rather than having to hunt for a bench! DD

Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 04:55

oh DD you made me laugh just imagining a demented beetle it conjured up a lovely picture. and yes the rollator is much easier and less tiring than sticks or crutches.

bubbadog · 10. May 2011, 05:17

Hi Carol, And welcome, I'm glad you are finding it helpful on here, everyone on here tries to help or cheer up their fellow member, like I have said before it is like one big family! We are all here in the same boat because of Arther ( Arthritis) and his family! Glad you decided to join and hope to converse with you on here one day. Amanda, (bubbadog).

Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 05:27

thanks bubbadog

Dottydoodah · 10. May 2011, 05:33

Hi Turbogran.

Welcome aboard. I am quite new and have found the people here lovely.

I have become a bit of a turbogran myself recently. I use the electric scooters on hire at chopping centres and supermarkets but the best find recently is a wooded parkland and play area thats alos hires out scooters free of charge. I had a wonderful day out with my grandchildren a couple of weeks ago.They spent a lot of time chasing nanny through the woods!! Tired them out good and proper. LOL

Hope you stick around and please to meet you

Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 06:25

thanks dotty i will stick around bet your granchildren enjoyed chasing nanny how old are they? mine are 19, 17, and 9

barbara12 · 10. May 2011, 10:35

Hi Carol
Its lovely to have you on the forum...yes Im a gran has well they are aged 10 and 13...they do keep me on my toes

Love
Barbara x

Turbogran · 10. May 2011, 10:58

Thanks for the welcome Barbara Unfortunately my grachildren live in Margate i live in London so don't see them very often. but love them all to pieces.

ironic · 10. May 2011, 17:58

Hi Carol,
Nice to meet you and a big welcome to the forum.

They are a great bunch on here and I have learnt so much since I joined the forum.
Great to see you posting and finding your way round the forum. It is so good not to feel you are on your own and only have to ask and someone will be about to help and offer support.

Lv, I x

skezier · 10. May 2011, 21:49

Hi Carol,

A belated welcome from me and well they really are a good bunch here. Nice to meet you and hope your doing ok? Cris x

Thank you

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