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Alimcd1
Alimcd1 Member Posts: 2
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:07 in Living with arthritis

My name is Alison. I have osteoarthritis and Reynauds. I am 56 years old. Although diagnosed 6 years ago I suspect I gave had mild symptoms all my life.

I work two jobs as a cleaner and also as a front of house team member at our local theatre.

I recently signed up for the March knitting challenge as I am a keen knitter.

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  • Anna
    Anna Moderator Posts: 1,117

    Hello @Alimcd1 and welcome to the online community,

    Well hats off to you for working two jobs as a cleaner, and a FOH team member at your local theatre as well as living with osteoarthritis and Reynaud's - I am in awe of you! I am sure you will enjoy all the different forums in the community as every one is very friendly, and I hope you feel you can contribute to any conversations you feel comfortable with.

    There has been quite a lot of interest in the March knitting challenge, and if you want to post how you're getting on, you can do so on this thread:

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/56404/march-knitting-challenge

    It's often the case that we live with the symptoms of our conditions for some while before being diagnosed. If you want to read a bit more about osteoarthritis, including treatments and self help suggestions, the Versus Arthritis page is a good start:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/osteoarthritis/

    You might also like to read the page on Raynaud's:

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/raynauds-phenomenon/

    Looking forward to reading your posts,

    Anna (Mod)

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  • wazz42
    wazz42 Member Posts: 233

    Hi @Alimcd1

    I have Raynauds too, I've had it for as long as I can remember. I manage it by wearing lots of layers and having thick gloves, socks and such. My latest cunning plan is my favourite - I have got rid of the washing line and use a tumble dryer!

    I have OA too, I had a TKR a few years ago.

    I really enjoy looking around the discussions and dropping in to offer support elsewhere, we can all do that, even it members don't have my condition, I know what pain is and can just be there. Whenever I'm down I feel so much better after I've posted about it just getting it out there and I feel so wonderful when someone says I know what you mean, look after yourself, try this or it's OK to be sad.

    Try it

    x

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