RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ( RA )

[halsey18]

heyy, i'm new here..

so i'm diagnosed with RA since i was 13 years old and now i'm 18, actually it's so hard for me to live with this pain in my joints you know, i have no one to talk to about it and it makes it even harder for me, so i searched and got NRAS recommending me this site to communicate with people who feel the same

[halsey18]

so if anyone would like to talk about what he feels too, we can have a supportive positive chat together :))

[Boxerlady]

Welcome to the group; you'll find lots of support here 😊

[halsey18 in reply to Boxerlady]

thank youuu🥰

[oldtimer]

I'm sure someone of a younger age than me will be along any minute to respond. Just wanted to say welcome and there are lots of people here who started at your sort of age. If you have any questions, suggestions or just want to have a moan, we're here.

[halsey18 in reply to oldtimer]

thank you so much i really appreciate that!🥰🥰

[LoneEra]

Hello and welcome ❤️ I’m 38 now but was diagnosed in my 20s. We’re all here to listen and give you support - and we understand where you’re coming from.

Another site you might also like to check out is Arthur’s Place. It’s specifically for young adults with arthritis: arthursplace.co.uk

[halsey18 in reply to LoneEra]

thanks a lot!! i would love to check it out ❤️❤️

[nomoreheels]

Hiya Halsey, welcome. You'll receive lots of support & help if you need it. We've experienced it all between us so not much shocks us! Some of us were diagnosed when young so will understand how you feel but we all know how it is to live with it whatever age so I hope you find it helpful being here. We even have a bit of a giggle from time to time. 😊

[halsey18 in reply to nomoreheels]

thanks i really appreciate that🥰🥰🥰

[KittyJ]

Hello and welcome Halsey, I hope you find it useful. I’m glad you have found us 😊

[halsey18 in reply to KittyJ]

i'm super glad too! thankss

[Hessie5]

Hello Halsey - welcome to our forum. As mentioned, what we have here is various people here, different ages, sharing their inspirational stories; and bringing much-needed support and wisdom. We can all empathise and bring you solutions too. Take care for now! ---Hessie 🙂

[halsey18 in reply to Hessie5]

thankk youuu so much!!🥺🥺❤️

[springcross]

Hi halsey and welcome. I'm sorry you have the need to join us but you've come to the right place for advice and support. 😊

[allanah]

Hi and welcome . I'm 60 but in my head 18 lol 😀😀

[oliviagodfreyxx]

hello i’m 20 and felt exactly the same as you did before joining here everyone on here is so lovely, even with advice that isn’t about arthritis. i love coming on here to talk about my mental health, relationships, uni, as well as my chronic illnesses. all the people on here have been so kind to me, like a second family! i struggle finding people to relate to that are my age also, i’m just a message away if you’d like to chat more or need advice!

[nomoreheels in reply to oliviagodfreyxx]

That’s so lovely & welcoming Olivia. I hope Halsey takes you up on your offer with you both being so close in age. x

[halsey18 in reply to oliviagodfreyxx]

Thank youu so much olivia!! I would really love to chat w youu sometimes💖💖💖

[allanah in reply to halsey18]

You can send private chats on the chat arrow above to each other if you like x

[Flor1rence]

Hi Halsey, welcome, I hope you find this forum as helpful as I do. Everyone is so nice😊

[halsey18 in reply to Flor1rence]

thank youuu

[Lovetodanceto]

Hey there Welcome I have only joined a few weeks ago and everyone is lovely. Lovely to chat take care.

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[Ritaritis]

Hello Halsey 18, I have just started my meds for RA. It's been a long haul to get diagnosed, the hospital losing my test results and having to go through them again upset me a lot. I live alone with no family and lost my job last year. It's been tough and a neighbour telling me that 'God loves you' did not help, I lost it. The NRAS phone line has helped keep me sane, lovely people, and no doubt so will the community knowing we are not alone. I have 2 rescue cats who now realise something is wrong and at night they usually sleep next to me.

[halsey18 in reply to Ritaritis]

sorry to hear that, but we're here together and you'll never feel lonely.god loves you as he will always do so don't lose hope

everything gonna be just fine

❤️❤️❤️

[Ritaritis in reply to halsey18]

Hello Halsey18, thank you for your reply, my rescue cats are lovely and help to keep me occupied. I am now starting to make some craft items to pass onto 2 charities I support so they can sell them and tell me what does sell. I'm also looking into doing a proofreading qualification. The company I'm seriously looking at have a section on finding work, charging etc and will put me on to their register of proofreader's if I achieve 80% or higher. Spoke to the Careers Service who whilst surprised, said it was a first for their office, think it's a good idea and the company checks out. As a trained typist I could do 60/70 wpm with the accuracy, sadly the arthritis which has affected my hands, feet and knees has stopped that so I can't type at home. I wish I could find a faith (am trying to find one) as no doubt it would help but some evil childhood experiences within my family and a Catholic priest put paid to that. There has to be something look at nature. I live within driving distance of a beautiful reservoir and when I couldn't visit due to Covid (and at the moment struggling to drive) look at it on the internet and take myself to several other places. Thank you for caring. Now one of the moggies has got onto my knee and needs combing😸👍