Happy Birthday to...

phoenixoxo

… my psoriatic arthritis! Today marks 22 years since the very first symptom.

Perhaps I should feel miserable, but I prefer to celebrate the fact that I'm still alive and (sort of) kicking, despite everything. So I've just invited a few friends round for a bit of a party next weekend :P

Just wondered, does anyone else do something special for their arthritis birthday, or is it just me :?:

Best wishes,
Phoebe

stickywicket

I can't even remember when I was diagnosed other than age 15. It must have been winter because at first it was thought I just had chilblains on my knuckles. Always up for a party though

marrianne

happy birthday

marrianne

Hi Pheebs ,well last night sitting up in bed glass of red wine ,feeling decidedly fed up but probably do something special today ,hope you party went well last night and your good this morning Marrianne

phoenixoxo

stickywicket wrote:

I can't even remember when I was diagnosed other than age 15. It must have been winter because at first it was thought I just had chilblains on my knuckles. Always up for a party though

Thanks, SW!

Yes, inflamed knuckles do look chilblain-esque. I spent many of my adolescent winters with massive fingers and toes, to everyone's amusement

Hope you're well today,
Phoebe

phoenixoxo

marrianne wrote:

Hi Pheebs ,well last night sitting up in bed glass of red wine ,feeling decidedly fed up but probably do something special today ,hope you party went well last night and your good this morning Marrianne

Thanks, Marrianne!

The party's not till Saturday, so I've got a bit of time to prepare myself healthwise. Hope you've had a better day!

Best wishes,
Phoebe