Hi_Caroline

Hi_caroline

Hi, I have just joined. I am 47 with spinal damage from arthritis. I always thought I could conquer my illness, it has stunned me that I can’t and I have hit rock bottom. I reached out to V arthritis and they told me about this community. I’m sorry you are all in pain 🥹 I’m here to feel less alone x - clear

Ellen

Hello @Hi_caroline a very warm welcome to the online Community.

Your post was accidentally on your 'wall' so I hope you are happy that I have copied it over here so people will be able to see it.

I'm so glad you have found this forum hopefully you should gain support to help you and you can perhaps share your own experience with other people in a similar position to yourself.

Do take a look around and join in anywhere you feel comfortable your input will be very welcome.

Best wishes

Ellen.

frogmorton

Hi Caroline

Lovely to meet you. I am sorry to hear your back has been damaged by arthritis. I also have back issues as well as an inflammatory arthritis.

I had back surgery many years ago which has helped to an extent, but pain is something I live with too.

This forum has been a real help to me over the years. It has provided me with information, a chance to be useful by helping others and distraction too. In addition being part of the forum gives you the reassurance that you are not alone with this. Arthritis can be very isolating.

Have a look around as Ellen said please do join in I hope you'll decide to keep posting.

Toni x

TP1

Hi Caroline I am so sorry you are feeling so down with your arthritis. It is so hard to live with a condition like this isn’t it. And I think that it is something that we all need to learn to live with I guess, and this site and the people on it can help with that. I just wanted to send best wishes to you