Gloucester nras group

[maywing]

I'm wondering if any one on here goes to the nras group meetings in Gloucester. Also is there anyone who lives in the Cirencester area with RA. thanks

[Millie66]

I am in Hereford so probably could get to Gloucester group but I am new to this Ra rubbish and haven't really thought so far about groups etc.

[farm123 in reply to Millie66]

Same county as me. When I first joined someone from NRAS said that Gloucester was close to me but at the time there was no way I could have got there but now things have improved I do wonder whether I should make the effort. Some of the topics covered by groups look very interesting. Farm

[Millie66 in reply to farm123]

I have only recently diagnosed so it may be helpful to me , I am still in a bit of denial that I have RA so perhaps I may help me accept it !

[norton47]

Hi I have been to one meeting, seemed like a nice bunch, very friendly . meetings have regular speakers look at Facebook page for upcoming dates. Next meeting is start of march. I live in Gloucester by the way.

[Millie66 in reply to norton47]

Hi

What do I look for on Facebook? Do you know what date in March ?

[Louise2015]

I did go along to one when I was newly diagnosed last year. The group were friendly and the talk informative. My main reason for going was to make connections with people in a similar situation to me in terms of age (45), young family and demanding work role, to get hints and tips on how it can be done. To show me everything really will be ok for someone like me, who has no choice but to carry on carrying on! However, at the meeting I went to, most of the people there were much older, grown children, etc. and I haven't been back since. But, as I say, they were nice people and it depends what you're hoping to get from it.

[Millie66 in reply to Louise2015]

Mmh Yes I am 49 so probably in a similar situation . May try once though?

[norton47]

Just search nras Gloucester on Facebook. Next meeting is 2/3/16 at oxstals tennis centre 7-9 , the talk is on diets for auto immune diseases. I was thinkong of going as the talk looks intresting. I did find that most of the group were older than me and I did find the speaker on laughter yoga at my last meeting wasn't very useful.

I am 49, just had to stop work due to constant flares and problems with biologicals. But hoping to get back once everything is under control again. Would be interesting to have others in the same sort of position at the meeting.

[Gill-NRAS]

The Gloucester group is great please go along to one of their meetings and see if you like it:

Gloucester NRAS Group

This group meets in the Function Room at Oxstalls Tennis Centre, Plock Court, Gloucester, GL2 9DW (plenty of free parking on site) on the first Wednesday of every other month from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Please see below for upcoming meeting information.

Dates and speakers 2016

2nd March - 'Diets for Auto-Immune Disease' by Lynn Adams, Nutrition Consultant and Therapist

4th May - 'How Physiotherapy can help RA' by James Peirce, Physiotherapist specialising in Rheumatoid Arthritis

6th July - 'Pain Neurology and Pain Psychology' by Ben Wilkins, Registered Osteopath and Research Lead of Fluid Motion C.I.C

7th September - (1 talk, 1 demo) Talk: 'What is JIA (juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and how does it affect your life?' and demo: 'Body CALM – a modern-day meditation technique to help the body heal'

2nd November - 'Update on treatment options available for people with RA' by Dr Gill Combes or Dr Sarah Hickey, Consultant Rheumatologist

Keep up to date with what’s happening with NRAS Gloucester by visiting us on our Facebook page (facebook.com/search/top/?q=... where you will find more information on future plans and activities!