just to say hello

[nanafraser55]

Hi i have joined today and wanted to say hello i have a few different illness and in pain all the  time

[allanah]

Hi lovely to see you here! Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do X 

[swisslass]

Hello hope it will help you as it has done me. Masses of clever, helpful people here.

[Ginalboy in reply to swisslass]

You Swiss ? Or just like Swiss rolls ?

[nomoreheels]

Welcome nanafraser55. I hope you find us a helpful lot, we do try to be as supportive as possible here, it's been a great find for me not knowing anyone else with the hurdles we can have at times. Hope to see more of you & if you'd like to share your experiences that would be great too!

[Ginalboy in reply to nomoreheels]

Hi nana 

[sylvi]

Hello and welcome darling.xxxx

[Hidden]

 Hi nana grader 55, welcome to the sight, you will get plenty of good advice and help from people on here, I don't know what I would do if it wasn't for all the help and support off these lovely people on this sight.

Lady B 😊x

[Happygranny1958]

Hi nanafraser55, I am sure you will enjoy this site, everyone is so friendly and helpful and you can ask anything, not just about medical issues. Someone always comes back with an answer or advice. X

[Ali_H]

Hi and welcome,

The support here definitely helps me through the rougher patches and to understand my RA better. I hope you get a lot from our merry band! 😎

Ali

[Jacki08]

Hi-- I joined this site about  18 months ago. I was so scared when I was first diagnosed  with RD--- the lovely  people  on here helped  me enormously -- there was always someone to give an answer to any problem  or  question  that  I asked. X☺

[popsmith1874]

Hi and welcome to the gang , everyone on here is a great help and it's great to speak to people on here who knows what we are all going through xxx

[NanaFifi]

Hi Nanafraser55 and welcome! I have only recently joined this site and have found some lovely, friendly, helpful and knowledgable people! I hope you find it as much help as I have. x

[cazzyme]

Hi nanafraser55 welcome I have only recently posted on the site and like yourself have multiple illnesses. I am in hospital yet again as I have a diabetic ulcer on my stump (leg amputated 5 years ago due to diabetic ulcer going gangerene) at least I cannot say my life's is boring and I am on first name terms with a lot of the hospital staff. Take care and look forward to hearing more from you

[marystjames in reply to cazzyme]

Hi there, crazyme........I have diabetes 2 and I have always wondered why some people who are diabetic lose limbs. If you don't mind,  may I ask you if your diabetes was under control? Was it type 1or2? I am trying to understand. My mother kept telling me if I  did this or that I would lose my legs. I thought if your diabetes is under control,  your body should be like a body without diabetes. 

[nomoreheels in reply to marystjames]

It's very important to look after your feet whether type 1 or type 2, particularly if your levels aren't well controlled & on the high side causing diabetic neuropathy. Sometimes infection from open sores or ulcers can happen & that's where problems can begin. My H's aunt was type 2 & had an emergency heart op, despite her feet being looked after by a Podietrist she had an ulcer on her foot & it allowed MRSA to be contracted through the wound. She had many operations to try & save her toes but eventually she lost all of them. Remarkably for her age she managed to learn to walk & balance well without them except distance such as at airports & theme parks when she'd use a wheelchair. As you can imagine her experience being so close to home my h is particularly careful keeping his feet in good condition & he's now seeing a Podietrist. He's also had a heart op relatively recently & since he's been anaemic & required infusions. Also since the op he's struggled to get his normally good blood sugar levels under control, his normal oral meds aren't helping & has tried insulin injections & now back on oral meds. It's a concern. This explains the importance of good foot health for diabetics diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-di.... You'll find further information at the bottom of the page if you click on "problem feet - and what to do".

[Hidden]

Welcome we have our ups and downs and support each other along the way 

[Ginalboy]

Hi nana welcome to the world of pain love and laughter x

[smithfield]

Welcome. It is a fantastic supportive site and if anyone has the knowledge or experience to any question asked, they will be as I have   found very supportive.

[mason]

hi nanafraser  welcome to this great site where you get advice a good laugh and people who rearly understand your problems sending you softest hugs please let us know how we can help ,

[Rosebaywillowherb]

Welcome to our gang, Nanafraser, I'm sure you will find it helpful,and full of good,informative advice.x

[Hidden]

Hi nanafraser55,

welcome to the site. You will get lots of help and support here from everyone

Regards

Beverley (NRAS Helpline)

[Mandalou]

Welcome nanafraser, you have found a really nice site here. Extremely supportive and helpful.

Mx