Hi I am Judith I suffer from RA for many years but it has taken me many years to even want to believe it hoping it will go away especially when I have good days which don't last this is the first time to try and join with people who are like me with this horrible illness
At the moment I am struggling even typing this so I will leave at that
Thank you judith
Hello Judith, I am in the UK and it's 2am! Typical night for me re sleep! ( the lack off) . Firstly, great you took the steps to accept to a certain degree for joining this forum. It truly has helped and supported me in every way. We are normal people living normal lives but like you, have developed RA for whatever reason. Your not alone in what you say! It takes some a long long time to come to terms with such a diagnosis. Trust me, this forum is a lifeline! It's honest, down to earth and full of support and compassion. At this time, I just want to reassure you. I must try to sleep now but there will be lots of support on your post in the morning. Speak again soon. Suzie xx
Thank you Shalf I must try and sleep too struggling with my fingers at the moment thanks again nite
Suzie you should speak to your dr about sleep. Mine added amitryptaline to mine list of drugs and i have to say darling my sleep is much better.xxxx
Been to GP Sylvi. Been given Gabapentin. Tried Amatryptaline but no success with that one. Got a few alternatives too. Glad your sleeping better. Xxx
After yesterdays trips out i slept like a baby last night. I am glad your dr has given you something to help darling.xxxxx
I am happy your getting hubby hugs and good sleep! Sounds better Sylvi 
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I was supposed to be going to a parade this morning,but hubby thinks it will be wiser staying her so i am being a good dirl and am staying here.I have a birthday card to post.xxx
Hi Judith I to no how you feel it has taken me 12 months to accept this bloody illness it’s horrible and I say why me I had such an active life but we have to life go s on they will get you on the right meds eventually but it’s a long road so keep your chin up your not on your own sending you a angel hug xxx
Thank you Elswick I surly understand what you mean about when you have been active I used to be a runner that was my thing running it kept me me and found it hard to give it up and sunk into depression and anger I hate this illness
Thanks x
Hello Judith you are not alone anymore we are all here for you. We all suffer like you do darling. We will be here for y ou in dark days when your really bad and we are also here for you on the good days. We love a good laugh as well some of it can be near the mark eg; our Oaul is often a naughty boy,but we do have a good laugh. There are several on here who are more knowledgable than i am so they will answer any questions you might have. So a warm welcome from me.xxxxx
Thanks Sylvia it is good to be with people who can understand and share the load with a laugh I do like a laugh thank you x
Hello Judith welcome we're all in this together and know how you feel, I've had RA 4 years and had to retire at 54 and took me about 12 months to come to terms with but you'll get there , we're all here for you and we all bounce off each other and help in any which way we can xxx
Hiya popsmith1874 sometimes I think accepting this illness is sooo hard
Thanks x
Hi lovely and welcome .
This is the best place ever.such lovely
People who struggle themselves. But have so much empathy for others anytime day or night like shalf .hugs xxkathyxx
Welcome. It is hard to come to terms with having this, and takes us all time to deal with it. i do sometimes feel that you can't start get better until you do recognise amd accept that you have this disease, so hopefully life can now i prove for you too.
Thanks helixhelix
I think I am coming around and happy to be part of the team it's such a relief to know that I could speak to someone who will not think I am being silly
Thanks
Keep taking the pills even when you feel better I was advised as many people stop.
Hiya Keeta thanks for your warm welcome the crazy thing about this RA it can be a lonely and affect your whole body I now have vision problems and endless different treatments that don't help and damage your body like endless test and I hate needles
Thanks x
Hello, Judith and welcome. Nobody here will think you silly if or when you have concerns as loads of us here will be experiencing the same or have had to deal with whatever it is. Most people just don't 'get it', we do. Hugs
J
hello, you will get lots if support here, some downtimes but lots if laughs too ! welcome.
Hi Judith,
Huge hugs to you, you’re very welcome with open arms here. This forum is fantastic and is the best place to find empathy and understanding when you can’t seek it out anywhere else. I look forward to “speaking” to you in the future, Sarah xx
Hello Judith, you are truly not alone. If you want to chat to someone who's been through it all and has lived with RA, give the NRAS help line a call. They can put you in touch with a volunteer who will talk to you on the phone and definitely not think that you are silly!
I was diagnosed in 2009 and am in remission for the last five years. I lead an active life with very few restrictions. All the very best and stay in touch.
Hi
Ahhh so sorry you are feeling so bad.
It's such a rubbish illness isn't it, we all the same here and help each other along. Really hope you have a better day tomorrow.
People just don't understand this illness do they n the good n bad days we have , that's why you can always come here n off load as we all know just how you feel.
Let's hope we all have a better day tomorrow.
Hugs xx
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