Hello!

[LindaLegs]

I just want to say hello to everyone as I'm new to this community though I do post on another forum related to arthritis.

From what I've already seen this seems to be a well run forum with lots of people sharing similar problems.

I look forward to joining in with the posts.

[sylvi]

Welcome darling.xxx

[LindaLegs]

Thank you Sylvi x

[beeckey]

Yes welcome you will find it very helpful here

[LindaLegs]

Thank you Beeckey, good to meet you. x

[Smiler53]

Welcome LindaLegs,

This is a great site and everyone is friendly and so helpful. Whether you are having a good time or a bad time, they are always here for you.

Smiler x

[LindaLegs]

Thank you Smiler53, this is a very warm welcome from you all x

[popsmith1874]

Welcome Linda legs we all share the same problems unfortunately and everybody's so understanding here xx

[nomoreheels]

You'll be made very welcome & I hope you'll find us a helpful lot!

[Mandalou]

Hi Lindalegs

Welcome, looking forward to hearing your story.

Mx

[LindaLegs]

Thank you Popsmith, Nomoreheels and Mandalou. You're all very welcoming and I'm pleased to meet you.

My story, in a nutshell, is that I've had RA since 1986 following the birth of my 2nd son. My joints closed down over 3 weeks rendering me helpless. Re-admitted to hospital and intravenous steroids I had to start battling to get on my feet again and start looking after my toddler of 2 years and my newborn. I've had 3 knees and due for more surgery on my hands.

I am on Enbrel (Etanercept) and love it! I'm also a watercolour artist and am studying French. I have a good, happy life with a loving family and lots of friends. I consider myself a very lucky woman who is a person and not a disease!

I look forward to getting to know you all. xx

[smithfield in reply to LindaLegs]

Welcome.Good to have on the website.

[Hidden]

Welcome!!! This forum has the most wonderful caring people <3

[Hidden]

Welcome you are among friends now

[Fra22-57]

Welcome Linda and Yes I agree it is a good site.I read alot of people's problems and join in with some.

[Seashoreshanty]

Very good site i can get so much information here, its good to talk.

[LindaLegs]

Thank you Smithfield, Suzannedale, Junechurch, Fra22-57 and Nairy, I am quite overwhelmed by the huge welcome I've received. I feel really at home

Luv Legs x

[VronMc]

Hi Linda, from another new person.

[LindaLegs]

Hello VronMc, I'm pleased to meet a fellow Newbie.

Luv Legs x