I have been really struggling today, how I got through work I don't know , I'm fed up with chest infections ,mucus ,cough, I feel so tired and heavy with the usual chest pain, I also have atheritis in both hands which have blown up like balloons and are red hot . I just feel I want a moan about it
im cheesed off
Jan
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oh you poor thing i presume it rhuematoid atheritis with it been hot and painfull because thats. really hurts ,then having chest infections and i dont think your moaning you just wanted to tell someone and thats why we are here
You feel free to have a moan hun. It is sometimes such a struggle it can get you down. Is it very difficult for you to take some time off work until your infection is under control and your hand flare has calmed down a bit?
I really hope things improve for you and you soon feel in a better space.
Love cx
Thank you both , I don't usually moan but I feel that way today, I can't afford to take the time off work unfortunately, yes it's rheumatoid I know that there is a lot of people with severe health problems but I feel better for having a moan
Regards. Jan
Poor love, I sympathise. Chest infections make you feel so down and weak for so long when all you want to do is rest but you can`t. I`ve never had arthritis, touch wood but my poor old mum suffered with it terribly she had good and bad days. I hope the good days come to you soon.
Sue xxx
I'm sorry to hear how you feel. I prescribe bed, right now, and get some beneficial sleep.
Bless your heart, it,s bad enough coping with a chest infection without swollen & painful hands as well,this is not moaning, it,s telling it as it is for you right now & by heck do you need some TLC & a nice hot drink a comfy throw & a cosy pillow at your back, feet up & a gentle funny film to sooth you soul 
I hope you get them all
take care jennyren
Karen xxx
Hi Jan, choose your best chair to moan in - our selection is the best - any size style colour or configuration. Now would you like a small medium or large. We do have a full range of tailor made hand stitched models. Would madam like swivel, or tilt or perhaps a tasteful combination of both?
We are at your disposal at any time........... and seriously we do sympathise cus we all know what it's like. When you want to moan come here and share with us whatever's got you down and hopefully you'll feel better for it.
Good luck
Thank you All for you replys I'm going to bed and hope I feel better in the morning. Night night x jan
Night night to you .Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bite
Hope you are feeling a bit brighter today! You must be so tired apart from anything else - the damn chest infections but I am sure you will feel better soon. AND having the pain from your hands. Hope the sun is shining wherever you are! Take care TAD xx
I've been joining you to day in feeling sorry for my self I have lupus (similar to RA both autoimmune) can I ask are you on an immunosuppressant to treat the RA.
Hi not to bad today , thank you tad
Copd.ber doc gave me naproxen anti inflammatory tabs and has requested scan I had an exray 4yrs ago It is only in my hands they are very hot at times and painfull or very cold and painfull I were gloves in doors when they are like this I am always dropping things
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Any carers out there? Feeling overwhelmed.
Feel like my lungs collapse overnight
Not feeling brilliant the last week. Breathing up and down 
Feeling overwhelmed 
asthma as chest tightness 
