32 with palendromic rhumatoid & fibromyelga

Disney1958

Hello

I'm 32 work full time currently on mat leave I now have a 8month old little girl who is my life I've waited 10 years for . Now I have these illnesses that make ne swell up ' my joints hurts makes me tired too. Its so sad ( I know there's people worse off than me ) but these illnesses just come and makes you feel absolutely rubbish let alone makes your immune system go rubbish . Has anyone got any advice on how to try and lead a normal life please? Any help and I'd be more than greatfull x tysm xxx

Naomi33

Hello @Disney1958 and welcome to the online community.

Well congratulations firstly on having baby girl 😘

Sorry to hear concerns about joints and swelling and generally feeling rubbish. Have you spoken to your doctor about this as I feel you need to ???

The following maybe of interest to you…..

https://www.versusarthritis.org/in-your-area/in-your-area-search-results/versus-arthritis-online-fibromyalgia-support-group/

I am sure others will connect with you soon.

Best wishes @Naomi33

maddybaker

hello, I was in a similar situation to you I’m now 33, but was diagnosed 5 years ago when my son was a few month old with psoriatic arthritis which has sadly taken over my life. My advice is ask for help if it’s available, get to know your limits, this took me ages and I was constantly over doing it and causing flares. Seek support from GP/mental health nurse if you need it. Push for a medication that works for you, this can take a while. Try to do things for yourself that make you feel better. I like to put makeup on every day as I feel more myself. I’m sure there’s lots more but I hope that helps. You’re not alone x