New member

SerenaM

Hi I am a brand new member . Just wanted to say hello to everyone here . I have osteoarthritis and am just picking up the pieces of.losing my job my home my friends and my old life. All due to having Arthritis. However it's not aĺl doom & gloom as I met my partner & soul mate whilst I was at my worst and he still fell in love with me !!! Which proves that there is a light at the end of that deep dark tunnel if you are patient. I still am in constant pain and I battle every single day to keep my exercise up but I am determined not to end up being crippled by this awful condition . Much love to all of you out there ❤ xx

Brynmor

Hi @SerenaM welcome to the Online Community.

I'm sorry to hear you have been through such a major change in your life but fantastic that you have come through with a new person to share it all with.

Great to hear you are using exercise to help manage your pain and that you are so determined to keep doing as much as possible in spite of it. Our web site has some good information on pain management that may be of some help:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/managing-your-pain/

and there is also our series of videos for exercise called "Lets Move with Leon":

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/lets-move-with-leon/

Do join in across the Community, ask questions, give advice and support. You will be most welcome.

All best wishes

Brynmor