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hi, i would just like to introduce my self to all the members im zakia,just joined nras im amazed at all the support u people are giving each other!Am so happy that ive found such a great support net work! ive had RA for a year and a half nw n still finding it hard to come to terms with it! im 30yrs old n have a young family n struggling to cope with the RA but after looking at the web sight its inspired me! thanks a bunch to all for posting such wonderful reading 
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Hello Zakia,
Nice to "meet" you but very sorry you have RA too xx
Im Liz 39, married with two daughters - diagnosed with RA in 1998, undiagnosed for about a year before that...
I really hope you will find the forum as helpful and supportive as i have - only joined late last year and think it is amazing to know not on our own in this
Look forward to "talking" more, keep posting,
Take care ~ love Liz xx
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hello and a BIG WELCOME Zakia
I am 34, have 3 children- one of whom is 2, the others are 12 and 14. Rubbish RA, but you do find a way round things. You really do!
How old are your children?
Jenni xhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Hi Zakia
Welcome to the forum but sorry you have RA.
You'll find friendship and support on here - they are a great bunch of guys!
I'm 66 - almost 67, married to Steve with one daughter, a son-in-law and two grandchildren (4 and 2) who are the light o my life.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Love Jeanxx
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thank you for such a warm welcome lizze, jenni n jean! I have 2 children both of whom are boys a 2 year old n 5 yr old would have loved a girl and that would have been it for me lol  but guess i have to leave my options open nw  !yes the RA is getting me down but im trying not to give up specially nw ive found u guys i have a RA apt 2morow my nurse thinks i might have carpal tunnel syndrome does any one know anything about it ?
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Hi Zakia,
Welcome to the forum!
You've certainly come to the right place for support.
I'm 60 and have had RA for 9 years.
Carpel tunnel is very common with RA. I haven't had it but I'm sure others will be able to advise you.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Doreen xx
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Hi Zakia,
A big welcome to you!
I'm 39 with two children ... my daughter (10) and son (6). I've had RA for six years now and I know how hard it is to bring up children when you feel so debilitated sometimes. The day to day routine that you used to sail through becomes almost impossible. It takes time to adjust to new routines and to accept that you are not capable of the same level of activity as before and that it's OK!
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.
x x
Joanna
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Hi ya Welcome to nras aww 2 boys how nice Im married 2 cats, nice meet you. Melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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nice to hear from u doreen ,joanna and melly, would love to get 2 know u all alot better, today im having a difficult day its just like joanna said some days u sail others u dont 
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Hi Zakia,
there were some discussions fairly recently about carpel tunnel syndrome. I've done a v quick search but can't find the one i'm thinking of but i'm sure someone will be along soon who will be able to share some experience.
My work colleague had this diagnosed last year, she needed an op but had very positive experience with excellent recovery and no further problems.
My two girls were little when i was diagnosed. There are just over 2.5years between them so very similar ages to what yours are now, so i have an idea what u may be going through. I think it does become a little easier as they get older and it's helped mine develop independence as they have learnt to be helpful round the house xx
My two are now 13 and 16 and having grown up with me being a bit creaky in the mornings and popping pills seem very understanding and thoughtful, when they were the ages yours are now - Sophie had just developed the terrible two's - unfortunately she's the oldest and was almost FIVE at the time - ....she is SO placid now - but then WELL, Whew... it exhausts me, just remembering!!!!
...it is hard when your little ones are so young but my advice, for what its worth is don't try to be supermum because i think a lot of that stuff is just in our heads! It took a few years for me until the penny suddenly dropped - ....to them we're already supermum!!!
Tiredness is part of RA, not to mention part and parcel of bringing up little ones - fatigue is one of the most difficult RA symptoms to deal with and manage - so learning to pace activities is one of the most useful coping techniques.
Well, that - and my daily mantra ...."whats not done, is not done, never mind"
After all, why do today what can be put off until tomorrow XXXXX ;)
Take care love Liz xx
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Hello Zakia and welcome to the forum. It makes me feel so sad that yet another young Mum has joined out ranks, however, you have come to the right place for good support and advice.
I have had Carpol Tunnel syndrome. In the beginning, the rheumie injected a steroid into my wrists on two occasions which did help keep it at bay for about 6 months or so each time. Eventually this stopped working so I had day surgery to clean it out, was awake throughout and came home after a few hours wearing the most massive badage you ever did see. This was removed after a day or so, stitches about 7-10 days later and I have had no trouble with it ever since. In practical terms, I did manage to comb my hair with difficulty but was soon back to 'normal'. With young children you would need some practical help for at least a week I would imagine but this can be discussed with the surgeon if this route is decided. The relief from suffering the terrible pain and pins and needles, especially during the night, was immediate and, has not returned.
Look forward to chatting with you.
Eleanor x
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Hi Zakia,
Welcome!
I have had RA since childhood. We have five children (13years down to 5years) and it is extremely hard bringing up young children with this horrid illness, but possible too with lots of support.
Love,
Amanda
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Hi Zakia, A big, big welcome to the forum!! I`m so sorry you have RA, but very glad you found us - I hope you enjoy posting on here and getting to know us. I`m Kathleen, age 59, and live in Durham with husband Nick, and a soppy Golden Retriever called Flynn. We have two grown-up sons, and two gorgeous little grandsons, age 3 and 5. Take care, Kathleen x
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Hi Zakia Welcome to the forum! I'm Lyn, married to Mike, and have four children all in various stages of education. We live in Thornton Cleveleys in Lancashire. I have had RA for almost 22 years and brought up my family with it so do understand the problems you go through. At one point I had three babies under 16 months so not easy but you do adapt and get on with it, needs must etc.!! Sorry to hear that you have RA but you will find masses of support and friendly people here  . It's a great place to be Look forward to getting to know you better, Lyn x
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Thanks liz for ur wonderful reply, it great to know i have support from every1 whos replied to my posting specially to the question i asked! liz as i previously was a working mother and have worked since i was 18 ive found it so hard to come to terms with the fatigue n tiredness n not being able to return back to work in fact im stuggling to cope with house chors n kids! but as u told me il have to stop trying to be super mum n listen to my body!some thing im finding very hard to come to terms with .
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oh yes about the carpel tunnel ive been getting lots of pain n pins n needles in my hands all week i guss il find out 2morow when i see the nurse thanks for ur replies to my question
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Kathleen_C wrote:Hi Zakia,
A big, big welcome to the forum!! I`m so sorry you have RA, but very glad you found us - I hope you enjoy posting on here and getting to know us.
I`m Kathleen, age 59, and live in Durham with husband Nick, and a soppy Golden Retriever called Flynn. We have two grown-up sons, and two gorgeous little grandsons, age 3 and 5.
Take care,
Kathleen x thank you kathleen for such a lovely welcome hope to get to know u much better
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Hi again Zakia Here's a link to the recent thread where we were discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome . I remembered when Liz mentioned it and luckily managed to find it again! It might give you a little more info or food for thought. The key with RA is to pace yourself; easier said than done I know, but it does work if you can 'crack the code'! Do only the necessary and try to rest, even short breaks with a brew help I had to take ill health retirement very early as I simply couldn't cope, it comes hard and the worst part being missing the company (well the pay as well I guess!). I became very confined with small children and a dreadful illness but it does get better especially once the disease is under control. Take care Zakia, Lyn x
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Hi Zakia Sorry, I haven't been on the forum for a couple of days so I'm late in adding my welcome  Nonetheless, it's no less sincere. I'm sure you'll find loads of support and advice on here, as you're already finding, but sorry you had to develope rubbish RA to meet us. Anthea
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thanks anthea for ur welcome its great to hear from u hope to catch up again some time! Lyn thanks for that advice every little helps although ive started today by taking lizzie advice n nt trying to do so much today as ive been having a flare up for past few days but im hangiing in there!
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