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mistywillow
mistywillow Member Posts: 711
edited 25. Mar 2009, 04:22 in Living with Arthritis archive
As a newcomer to the site, I was interested in the 'roll call' to get to know a little about the people i was chatting too. So many of you have really been through the mill and yet still manage to be upbeat and keep your sense of humour. Give yourselves a pat on the back (if it does n't hurt your hand or your back :lol: ) You are an inspiration to me, truly! looking forward to sharing 'posts'
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Gill

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  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gill, I have been diagnosed for around 14 years now with Severe Reactive RA, I decided from the start that no matter what happens I would be cheerful and upbeat, I do have good and bad days but I am determined to fight the RA, my Rheumy often says that she likes me for this attitude love Jaspercatxx
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jaspercat wrote:
    Hi Gill, I have been diagnosed for around 14 years now with Severe Reactive RA, I decided from the start that no matter what happens I would be cheerful and upbeat, I do have good and bad days but I am determined to fight the RA, my Rheumy often says that she likes me for this attitude love Jaspercatxx

    Hi Jaspercat
    Having a positive atitude is helpful I agree, Occasionally when my pain really gets me down and I find negative thoughts circulating through my head i just feel worse. I then shake myself out of it and get on with whatever i can do! but it does making a difference sharing the experience with others who also live with pain. Sometimes it is important to say exactly how you feel but i don't want to burden family and friends because it would just make them feel helpless.
    Hope you don't have too many bad days to cope with :(
    Gill x
  • jackie1955
    jackie1955 Member Posts: 632
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    'QUOTE:
    Sometimes it is important to say exactly how you feel but i don't want to burden family and friends because it would just make them feel helpless'.

    Hi Gill, I agree - I have a lovely family and great friends who are all very kind and supportive, and they know me as being a positive upbeat kinda gal too :) so on the occasions in future where i may feel like having a rant, or moan, or a shoulder to cry on I'd rather come on here and do it - family and friends worry enough as it is!

    Havent posted on the 'introduce yourself' thread yet, but I'm newly diagnosed with RA :( ......... but I'm gonna try and lead as normal a life as possible and stay as cheerful as possible :D

    Jackie x
  • petmad
    petmad Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gill, welcome to the forum. I have loved it here since I first found the forum by accident. Here was a place where I was not the odd one out, where others have had the same/similar experiences so we could relate to each other. But more importantly it is a place where we can rant, cry or laugh together and just be ourselves. Linda
  • livinglegend
    livinglegend Member Posts: 1,425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. n045.gif
    - Oscar Wilde

    Joseph 8)
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  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    petmad wrote:
    Hi Gill, welcome to the forum. I have loved it here since I first found the forum by accident. Here was a place where I was not the odd one out, where others have had the same/similar experiences so we could relate to each other. But more importantly it is a place where we can rant, cry or laugh together and just be ourselves. Linda

    Hi Jackie
    I think you are right, the more normality you can keep in your life the less you feel the disease has 'got' you :lol:

    Joseph
    nice quote i will remember it :lol:

    Petmad
    I went to a few groups re pain management but they were not that helpful as lots of the advice was practical and as i used to be a physiotherapist i kind of knew that stuff, what i really wanted was just to chat to people about how it actually felt having your life turned upside down and going from being an active, sporty person to one who has difficulty gettingup the stairs!!
    So this site is exactly what i needed. Also came across it by accident just playing around on the internet
    PS are you really pet mad? I had a sort of animal rescue place where i took in anything unwanted I can't do it any more but i still have quite a few oldies who are living out their retirement on our farm.
    Love to you all
    Gill x :lol:
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, Same here, I found the sight just looking through the internet, and very pleased I was too :) . I do have a husband I can moan to, but he gets fed-up and I can't blame him :!: :wink: Here, I can write what I feel and what I'm worrying about, without worrying my husband, who gets upset because he can't make everything right, even though I don't expect him too. Hope this makes sense. :oops: :) Love Sue
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    This site has helped me deal with problems/fears. Setting yourself goals, looking forward to future events and being sensible with what you can sensibly 'do' is important. I never push myself with regards to going shopping (which I find truly difficult), housework etc. anymore for I know I will pay the price for it later.

    I received the most wonderful present for my 53rd birthday gifts of cash to buy a computer. Now when I have a problem I can post it on the Arthritis care site! It has got me out of a pickle and made me feel a bit more positive about my condition. I found facing up to this disability has been the hardest to come to terms with. I used to do so much: run, swim, decorate, spend all day cooking, iron standing up instead of sitting down, go for long walks, have a full time job (which I had to leave last May); shop all day! ....but now I generally shop online; we get someone in to do the decorating and slowly I'm teaching my hubby the rudiments of gardening. Cooking preparation is done sitting down - I'm going to see about a 'perching stool' I never heard of this before until someone on this site told me about it.

    There are days when I feel frustrated but I have a little cry and just get on with it. My son was more upset to see my worsening condition than I was! I haven't seen him have a cry since he was little and now he's 26! Bless him...I know he cares and it must be hard for those close to you to see you deteriorate.
    I suppose laughter and a positive attitude are the best medicine when you have arthur as a friend.

    Sharmaine
    As a newcomer to the site, I was interested in the 'roll call' to get to know a little about the people i was chatting too. So many of you have really been through the mill and yet still manage to be upbeat and keep your sense of humour. Give yourselves a pat on the back (if it does n't hurt your hand or your back :lol: ) You are an inspiration to me, truly! looking forward to sharing 'posts'
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    Gill
  • petmad
    petmad Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gill, yes petmad it is. Currently have one cat, Marble, and two border collies, Ben and Otto. They are eating more than I do just now and I do nopt grudge one penny, but do you think I could claim for them? lol it would help lots. Linda
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gill,
    SNAP...........!! :lol: I think I may have a few more though.....

    Hi Linda
    Could we try and get then snuck on to the NHS as well do you think? :lol: Your brave to have 2 collies at one time or are they the nice well behaved kind I dream off? :lol:

    Take care and Hi to all Animals as well. x
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Gill,
    SNAP...........!! :lol: I think I may have a few more though.....

    Hi Linda
    Could we try and get then snuck on to the NHS as well do you think? :lol: Your brave to have 2 collies at one time or are they the nice well behaved kind I dream off? :lol:

    Take care and Hi to all Animals as well. x

    Hi Linda and Skezier
    At one time the head count of 4 legged and 2 legged's (that's chickens not people!) was 90!! Most were rescued but there were a few mishaps like one of my daughter's friends saying does this bunny live with that one and putting them together before i could say NO!
    Also when we moved here, the previous owners took the carpets, curtains and anything moveable but left their 4 shetland ponies behind!!

    Hope you are both having good days

    Gill x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gill,
    Ah if you are counting chickens as well............ :lol: I never actually say but back when I was richer and more able bodied it was a lot.... Even not counting chickens. :) Ferals are my 'thing' and they never come in ones. When rescues find a mug who loves ferals.........has a bit of land and doesn't mind late night trapping..........!
    Thanks for asking about our day, I think I undid my recent neck injections today BUT it could have been so much worse a day. Like you I have some elderly 'Employers' and I so nearly lost one of my most important today. I didn't! :D With the relief comes so much bone pain as it was a hard day and she was in trouble! You take care and long may you have your oldies too. x

    Sorry it is more of a chit-chat forum thing.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, I have 5 cats and a husband! We live in the middle of the country side and we are surrounded by fields. We have rabbits visit us and a squirrul who eats all the nuts! The other day my husband caught one of the cats with a baby rabbit :( Still, he managed to get the rabbit from the cat and it ran off unharmed. :D My long haired black cat brought me up a present it the night last week - a mouse. I forgot about it until I went upstaits and the smell :x :x :x . My husband found it behind a bookcase on the landing. :shock: :) . Love Sue
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    woodbon wrote:
    Hello, I have 5 cats and a husband! We live in the middle of the country side and we are surrounded by fields. We have rabbits visit us and a squirrul who eats all the nuts! The other day my husband caught one of the cats with a baby rabbit :( Still, he managed to get the rabbit from the cat and it ran off unharmed. :D My long haired black cat brought me up a present it the night last week - a mouse. I forgot about it until I went upstaits and the smell :x :x :x . My husband found it behind a bookcase on the landing. :shock: :) . Love Sue

    Hi All
    Yes animals are good companions if you are stuck with Arthur. They make sure I get up with the lark in order to feed them and it makes me break through the dreaded morning stiffness.
    Gill x :wink:

    Ps Don't you just HATE cat presents!
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a nice post
    Thank uou
    Colin
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    YES!! And my 'alarm clock' scratches my shoulder! :D
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  • katekelly
    katekelly Member Posts: 975
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My two doggies are my confidentes and never cease to amaze me (specially little ones ability to escape from my dog proof garden -should have called him Houdini!). The older one gave me a wonderful display of skateboarding at the weekend. That wasn't clever enough for her she got to one end of the patio turned it around and came back!!! :lol::lol:

    Thank goodness she is better at it than my hubby- his claim to fame is that he tried to skateboard down the steps at Coventry Cathedral when he was at uni there! I think I should add that he was 'the worse for wear' at the time!!! :oops:
  • petmad
    petmad Member Posts: 252
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey Gill, I used to have two horses and did DIY livery at a farm where they rescued battery hens, they would come in with no feathers and all sorts of emotional problems and be nursed back to health. They turned into the biggest prettiest huge hens with attitude who were so happy with their new free range life that they laid eggs all the time. They were only ever brought in at night to save them from predators :lol: they used to line up when it was near bedtime and put up a terrible row until the shed door was opened for them.

    I have 2 collies because I do obedience as a sport. Ben the oldest came as a pet, but was so clever a training class I started showing. He took me to crufts the 1st year special pre beginners took place and we were 7th out of 32 so very proud of him. I booked Otto from a specialist breeder and had pick of the litter. He was just coming up on 6 months when my OA advanced to this stage and will probably never reach his potential. However I intend to still plod round the ring and enjoy myself.

    Oh skezier, if only they were on NHS. I did have them all insured but as have not worked for 17 months you can guess that I could not afford to keep this up. But will just have to find a way to pay if the need arises. Linda
  • colinone
    colinone Member Posts: 1,039
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    On Wednesday 8th April we are going to try and set a new record for most people being online at the same time on this site. I think the time is set for 6pm if you can join us please let BADGER know. If you cant locate him have a look on CHIT CHAT FORUM under are we going to break the record. We need your help to do this so please join us.
    Colin
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Linda,
    Mine were rescued with so many problems the premiums were so high they aren't and can't be. Well done with your dogs. I wonder though if you neck recovers enough and you bones allow you to could you become a trainer for either obedience or ring craft? A mate of mine does it and she makes a reasonable living. I have 'the amazing incredible eat anything boy' and even down here the mobile behaviouralists are very expensive.

    I know a lot about vet bills, incurred a good 150 today BUT I still have her! :D:D:D Take care, Cris
  • Wonkylegs
    Wonkylegs Member Posts: 3,504
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    glad to hear that your day had a poitive outcome, even if your neck isn't feeling so positive right now.

    My own version of the phenomenon 'she who eats everything in sight however old and disgusting' is currently laid out on our king size bed, snoring away merrily whilst taking up the majority of the spare space. Willl have to go and see if there is any space left for me .... otherwise I will a have to reassert my position in the pack ..... which could get rather dangerous!
  • mistywillow
    mistywillow Member Posts: 711
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    petmad wrote:
    Hey Gill, I used to have two horses and did DIY livery at a farm where they rescued battery hens, they would come in with no feathers and all sorts of emotional problems and be nursed back to health. They turned into the biggest prettiest huge hens with attitude who were so happy with their new free range life that they laid eggs all the time. They were only ever brought in at night to save them from predators :lol: they used to line up when it was near bedtime and put up a terrible row until the shed door was opened for them.

    I have 2 collies because I do obedience as a sport. Ben the oldest came as a pet, but was so clever a training class I started showing. He took me to crufts the 1st year special pre beginners took place and we were 7th out of 32 so very proud of him. I booked Otto from a specialist breeder and had pick of the litter. He was just coming up on 6 months when my OA advanced to this stage and will probably never reach his potential. However I intend to still plod round the ring and enjoy myself.

    Oh skezier, if only they were on NHS. I did have them all insured but as have not worked for 17 months you can guess that I could not afford to keep this up. But will just have to find a way to pay if the need arises. Linda

    Hi petmad and skezier
    What's dog obedience, i used to have 2 Irish setters!!!!
    love Gill x