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geraldine1966 Non-active member Posts: 2
edited 9. Feb 2012, 14:41 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi to all,

My names geraldine i am 45, married with 3 daughters and 3 grandsons.

i have had RA for 4 years, i also have osteoarthritis in bottom of me back and gout in my feet.

i have been meaning to join this forum for a while and now i am here, wen u have RA u think your the only one with it and feel on your own.

look forward to hearing from people,

geraldine1966

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  • Rallymad
    Rallymad Non-active member Posts: 84
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine
    Welcome, you are definitely not alone, it does feel like it tho. Guys and Gals on here are good at being there when we need a moan.
    Arlene x
  • valval
    valval Non-active member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi welcome from me it so hard to explaine to others how ill you can feel most people just think it aches and pains good luck take care ask what ever you want val
    val
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Non-active member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello, it's lovely to meet you and well done on finding the courage to jump in! Arthritis can feel very isolating (I know no-one in my social circle with anything like it) so finding an understanding group here was a revelation for me. I have PsA and OA, the latter in my ankles and knees and that arrived, most likely as a result of the PsA damage, woo-hoo (not). :) I hope you are feeling as well as you can be today. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Non-active member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine and welcome to the forum, its nice to connect with others in a similar situation. Its helps battle the isolation that arthur can cause. I have inflammatory arthritis and OA, been battling for 5 years now.
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Non-active member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello mi dear. Welcome from me too. Really hope that you are not suffering too much right now.
    This forum truly is a Godsend.. I am so happy that I found it. Everyone is really lovely and helpful.
    The support and advice is excellent.. And between us I reckon we have experience on every single aspect of this horrible affliction.
    I've had OA in ones and lower spine for many years now and have been diagnosed with sero-negative in hands, wrists, elbows and knees within the last two yrs or so. I've learned so much from this place. And made some great friends too..

    I wish you well and hope you settle in nicely, we're a very friendly bunch and only one or two bite, lol...
    :D
    e050.gifMe-Tony
    n035.gifRa-1996 -2013 RIP...
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • traluvie
    traluvie Non-active member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine..

    Welcome to the forum,
    I hope the forum can help in supporting you and putting a smile on your face too..
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • ritwren
    ritwren Non-active member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine, it's great you have found this forum and started posting. Hope you find it as helpful and supportive as I have over the years.
    R. :)
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Non-active member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine, Welcome to the forum, you will never feel alone from now on, hope you enjoy the forum and join in with the crazyness soon!! :lol:
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Non-active member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine
    Glad to meet you........welcome to the forum....it does make a difference to have people to talk to doesnt it.
    I have OA in my hips, spine, neck and ankle.....not got RA.

    Love
    Hileena
  • ironic
    ironic Non-active member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi and welcome to the forum, so glad that you decided to join at last.

    I have RA too and I know how isolated you can feel at times. Hope to see you posting soon.

    Welcome again,

    I x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,425
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Geraldine

    welcome to the forums from me too :D

    Lovely to meet you - looks like you will have plenty to bring here too.

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • soraya
    soraya Non-active member Posts: 108
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Geraldine welcome im 44 4 grown up children with RA and sciatica just ask anything on here they are such special people i joined last year and would have been totally lost and confused if i didnt have these people to turn to and you are definitely not alone sending hugs (((( ))))

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