SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL

[ageddancer]

Hi Everyone,

I have just returned to NRAS (they helped me 15 years ago when I was first diagnosed and living abroad). I have recently been diagnosed with bronchiectasis and 6 weeks later still have not received any further information, advice or support. The phone call to NRAS was like getting a comfort blanket thrown around me and helped me considerably.

May I take this opportunity to wish you all a Safe and Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

Gentle Hugs to you all.

[nomoreheels]

I'm sorry you've been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, not the best start. pleased the helpline were so helpful though.

A happy Christmas to you too. Can I ask, what was your previous username?

[ageddancer in reply to nomoreheels]

I cannot remember - paperwork had to be sorted before I returned to the UK and I guess it got lost then. I did manage to get to two of the NRAS events, one in Norwich and the other was up in the midlands somewhere. (these were about 4 years ago I think). I have heard nothing since diagnosed about 6 weeks ago (only by receiving an internal copy letter from Rheumatology to a Respiratory Consultant asking for advice) so have had no support and I was scared. I then had to go to give a blood test at a MacMillan Unit and caught Covid as a result so when I spoke to Rosie at NRAS her help was something really supportive and special. I hope you have a good Christmas. Thank you for your reply

[springcross]

I wish you a safe and happy Christmas and a healthy New Year also ageddancer.

[ageddancer in reply to springcross]

Thank you. Keep safe, keep smiling and be Happy.

[sylvi]

Merry Christmas to you as well. xxxx

[helenlw7]

I hope you have a happy Christmas. I have RA, diagnosed in 2004, and bronchiecstasis, diagnosed in 2012. If you go on the British Lung Foundation page, there are people there who have bronchiecstasis.

[ageddancer in reply to helenlw7]

Good Morning and a Happy Christmas - all the replies I have replied make you realise you are not alone and the support is so heartwarming. I will check the other site you mentioned.

Have a good Christmas and know how appreciated you are. Hugs S

[Mmrr]

NRAS , a comfort blanket what a great way to describe it. Have the best Christmas that you are able to have.

[ageddancer in reply to Mmrr]

Suddenly I have found friends, support and welcome. Thank you ,

keep smiling and enjoy what you have. Big Hugs S