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Hi all,
I’m new to the online community. I have suffered with reactive arthritis since 23 (now 36). I am a wife and mum to 2 beautiful children 4&2 which can be a challenge in itself. Being a mum is hard but the addition of arthritis can sometimes feel impossible. I have an amazing husband who although cannot truly understand the pain and frustration really does do his best.
I have had a chest infection for a week now and it has knocked me down. Now of course I am having a flare because I am unable to take my meds. I don’t think you ever really realise how much you rely on them to live some sort of ‘normal’ life until you have to stop.
Anyway thanks for listening to my rant 😂
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Hello @Dannii28 and welcome to the community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.
I understand that you have reactive arthritis but get great support from your husband. I hope that you are getting over your chest infection.
Our website has a lot of useful information and this community is full of people who have an understanding of what you ae going through, so you are among a new group of friends.
Have a look at the following - it might be of some help
Please keep posting and let us know how you are getting on
With very best wishes
Peter (moderator)
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Rant away! We all need them at times and no wonder. I'd had RA for several years before I had my two. Yes, it's a nightmare at times but we work out our own ways of dealing with things. Mine got lots of cuddly stories when they were little. And always had a scorer for snooker or table tennis when they were bigger. They're now grown up with their own sons.
Keep plugging away. But remember we're always here if needed.
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