Just joined

[AcerGirl]

Hi everyone, just want to say hello and am pleased that I am now part of this online community. I've had Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 30 years now and it's good to be able to hear from others in the same situation .

[KittyJ]

Welcome Acer from another 30+er, I hope you find the group helpful and fun too 😊 Your experiences will be useful to others so jump right in and feel free to chat, rant, cry, laugh and share.

[AcerGirl in reply to KittyJ]

Thanks for your welcome KittyJ 😊

[Amnesiac3637]

Hi to another veteran of 30+ years and the second new, very welcome forum member. Hope we can be of help if needed!

[AcerGirl in reply to Amnesiac3637]

Thanks Amnesiac3637 even after 30+ years there's always something that'll catch you out.

[medway-lady]

Hi and not a club I’d ever thought I’d join but did many years ago and worked full time too. Now retired I’m older but no wiser.

[AcerGirl in reply to medway-lady]

Do we ever get wiser ? Maybe we slow down a bit more and learn to give ourselves more time

[helenlw7]

I was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago but had symptoms for years before that were put down to my age!

[AcerGirl in reply to helenlw7]

That must have been so frustrating for you

[helenlw7 in reply to AcerGirl]

Very!

[nanapat61]

Hi and welcome to the Forum. I'm still early in my RA journey, compared to you - I was only diagnosed in 2016! I'm sure that your experiences over the years will help provide insights to the likes of 'beginners' like me 😂 Hope you're doing OK at the moment.

[AcerGirl in reply to nanapat61]

Going through a flare at the moment nanapat61 but hopefully it'll be a short lived one ! Thank you , looking forward to sharing experiences with everyone.

[nanapat61 in reply to AcerGirl]

Oh no - the flares are so debilitating and random! It's frustrating to me that I can't pin down what causes them, in my case. Hope you get over it very soon. Take care.

[Madmusiclover]

Welcome: where have you been? 😂

[Bella59]

Welcome it helps when you know other people who have been through the trials of Rheumatoid Arthritis or other inflammatory Arthritis.It helps to vent on here sometimes,or even get some advice.

[Durrell]

Good you’ve joined us, great forum for support & to have it at your fingertips especially days when things aren’t going as well as they should. I love the off topics too. Take care & a big fat welcome 🌸

[janmary]

Welcome from me too

[Wafflefan]

Welcome AcerGirl. I was diagnosed almost 13 years ago. I also joined the forum this year. It's been wonderful. Maybe some of us can learn from you! 🫂

[Wafflefan in reply to Wafflefan]

Hope your flare subsides soon.🫂

[Stills]

Hello and welcome. I’m also a chronic sufferer but note my diagnosis is Adult Onset Stills Disease which for me manifests as rheumatoid disease. You’ll find the forum very interesting.

[Kati66]

Welcome to this fabulous group 😁😁

I’m very new to Rheumatoid Arthritis, being diagnosed a year ago but suspect it’s been around for a couple of years before that.

It’s been so helpful and supportive being in this forum and everyone totally understands what we are going through. I read the posts most days and I have gained a lot of knowledge about RA.

Karen 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[madme1]

Hi Acergirl welcome to the group, hope you get lots of support and enjoyment from us. I've been a member for a good few years now and found the support invaluable.

[Plumcrumble]

Hi Acergirl, welcome 👋

[Gnarli]

Hello and welcome. This is a great place for swapping ideas, experiences and laughs

[AcerGirl]

A big thank you to everyone for welcoming me to the forum , sounds like you're all very supportive of one another. Great to be a part of it.

[Vixen2]

Hi AcerGirl. Welcome to the forum. I’ve had RA (& serious problems with my eyes) for 32yrs. (Since i was 21). I know how frustrating & depressing this condition can be. That’s why i sometimes come on here & moan & vent! It does cheer me up. (Plus getting into bed with a lovely hot bowl of soup). Switching on my tablet. Watching crap & just relaxing really helps soothe my joints. (With the odd slab of cake!!) Good luck with everything. You can come on here. Night or day & just let out all your emotions. We all understand how you’re feeling. X

[Happy5]

Hello and welcome AcerGirl 😊

[Swanfull]

Hi 🤗🤗🤗 x

[Cannyone]

Echo what vixen 2 says.........putting into words and expressing a difficulty or a question that haunts you is absolutely the best therapy.

[Firefighter1962]

Hi and welcome l find this forum really useful, particularly as l've only just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis