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Rayklincs
Rayklincs Member Posts: 3
edited 28. Nov 2023, 14:09 in Living with arthritis

Hello, my name is Ray. I'm in my early 40s. I have inflammatory arthritis, although the specific type isn't known yet. I'm waiting for my first consultation with a rheumatologist in December.

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  • Angel666
    Angel666 Member Posts: 48

    Hi Ray, welcome ..hope you get answers of which type you have at your first consultation along with information & started on medication to help ☺️

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,822

    Welcome from me too @Rayklincs

    Sorry you are having to join us here, but very glad to have you on board. Everyone here is so supportive and will do everything they can to help you and support you.

    Just ask and we'll help if we can.

    Toni x

  • Cath100
    Cath100 Moderator Posts: 40

    Hello @Rayklincs

    Welcome to the online community, we hope you find it an informative and supportive place to be. It can sometimes be overwhelming being newly diagnosed and it might be helpful for you to take a look at some of our info around this here

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/newly-diagnosed/

    Do remember too that if you would like to chat to our helpline on 0800 5200 520 they are also very supportive and can provide alot of information also. We hope that the consultation goes well. Here is some information which may help about the different people that can treat you including the rheumatologist

    https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/who-will-treat-you/

    Best wishes

    Cath100

    (Moderator)

    Need more help - call our Helpline on 0800 5200 520 Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

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