Here you go !!!

[MaryTH]

Hi everyone just thought I would post this photo. I am not keen on having my picture taken but found this one taken in June. I feel all of my 71years. I have had a horrendous year and its ending as it started. I have been poorly for most of the year as I know a lot of you have. The worst time was in May. I had been out of hospital for a couple of weeks when my little dog, Harry, died suddenly at home. The pain is horrendous. I was then asked if I would like to join some friends on a short cruise which was very nice for a few days then I was taken ill. I ended up in hospital where I was diagnosed with Linear stomach ulcers that are only now beginning to heal. On top of all this I have had no RD meds for almost the whole of the year. I do feel for everyone in pain but hope you can all enjoy Christmas 🎄 xx Mary

[Mmrr]

Mary, what a lovely picture of you despite being so unwell throughout the year. I'm still trying to work out if looking so well despite having RD is a good or bad thing ! 2019 is almost upon us and hopefully will bring you some relief. Thanks for sharing.

[MaryTH in reply to Mmrr]

Thank you Mmrr, I get quite annoyed when people say 'you look really well' nobody knows what's going on inside xx

[Hessie5]

You look lovely Mary. Glad to know you are healing. Why are they taking so long for the RD med? Hope they get sorted soon. I shall certainly be enjoying Christmas with the family - have a brilliant one too. - Hessie 😊

[MaryTH in reply to Hessie5]

Thank you Hessie5, I saw the RD consultant last Thursday and he is trying to find a Biological that will not upset the stomach problems too much plus he said a lot of the Biolics require to be on MTX which is where I think to stomach troubles began. Well we will see what happens in January. xx

[keeta]

Hi lovely .lovely picture.so sorry about you dog .its very hard .they are part of your family. Sounds like you have had an awfull time .hope your christmas too lovely xxkathyxx

[MaryTH in reply to keeta]

Thank you Keeta, greetings to you to xx

[Shalf]

Hello Mary, lovely to meet you! You look and sound such a sweetheart! I know the pain of losing a pup, it's the worst ever! On top of your health it's the last thing to happen, I'm so sorry. I think of my pups in Rainbow bridge playing with all their friends it makes my smile through the emotional pain. Talking of pain, what a year indeed! I'm so glad when we get to December when I hear folks have had a tough year. I truly hope next year is a happier, healthier one! Keep us posted re your non RA/D meds situation. Xxx

[MaryTH in reply to Shalf]

Thank you Shalf, great idea about the photos. I don't post much on here but look every day. xx

[Nsmith13]

Hi Mary we're abt same age Lovely to meet you hope your feeling a bit better I've had a bad year but this forum is the best I'm sure you will enjoy

[MaryTH in reply to Nsmith13]

Hi Nsmith13 it's good to meet you to and thank you xx

[Doughnut61]

Happy Christmas x and gentle hugs x

[MaryTH in reply to Doughnut61]

Thank you Doughnut61, greetings to you to xx