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Hello I've recently joined NRAS, as last I feel there is support and I'm not alone!  I was diagnosed March last year, at present I'm on prednisolone and up to recently diclofenac. I'm about to start another cycle of fertility treatment so I've to stop the diclofenac. I have been married since 2005, I do feel for my husband what with all my ailments and I'm only 36! I've been in a bit of pain the last few days, hands, elbows, shoulders. Really gets you down doesn't it!  Lou x I love people who can make you smile even when you do not feel like smiling. x
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Joined: 12/8/2009 Posts: 230 Location: Leicester
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 Welcome to the NRAS forum Lou I'm Helly, 35 and was born with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It went into remission in my teens but came back last year. I'm currently on Lodine SR (etodolac - anti-inflammatory), hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) and have quarterly steroid injections. Can totally understand your frustration, especially at only just getting married (I got married in 2006) and also with the fertility treatment. I've always been on medication and tried to come off in 2008 also for fertility treatment, but arthur threw a bit of a tantrum  How are you finding things? Helly x Celebrating 10yrs of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society Doing a Tandem Skydive - May 2011 - All Sponsorship Welcome - www.justgiving.com/helencopeland Read my blog - Helly Copeland
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Hello and a BIG welcome from me too.
I am Jenni, aged 34 and have 3 children. I had a baby after being told I couldnt for a long time- I adopted the older 2 so I have a 14, a 12 and a 2.5 yr old.
I have severe RA Im afraid and developing an impressive collection of other immune related stuff to boot!
There are a few ladies TTC on here, plus a pregnant one!
I wont be having any more mind you- think 3 is enough! If you look on the section link to the old forum, my blog is on the pregnancy section.
Much love and looking forward to seeing you post regularly.
Jenni xhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Joined: 12/4/2009 Posts: 1,524 Location: W. Yorkshire
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A warm welcome to you Lou from me here in West Yorkshire! YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Welcome Lou, That is my Daughters name she is a Louise and called Lou Lou . I m 56 and joined the forum / NRAS just last month. You will get lots of support from everyone. So Welcome Rose 
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hello Lou, and welcome to the forum. I`m Kathleen, live up north in Durham, with husband Nick. We have two sons and two little grandsons. I was diagnosed over 4 years ago, and currently take humira. Take care, Kathleen x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Lou,
Welcome to the forum.
Wishing you luck with the fertility treatment.
Doreen xx
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Lou
Glad you have arrived, hope all goes well with your plans for a little one !
Don t forget you will get plenty of support and advice on here.
Take care, Julia x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,006 Location: Timperley
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Hi Lou
Welcome to the forum.
I'm 67, married to Steve with one daughter and 2 super grandchildren.
Looking forward to chatting to you!
Love
Jeanxxxx
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Hi Lou Welcome to the forum but sorry you have RA, especially at a young age. I'm Lyn, married with four children. Diagnosed with sero-negative RA 22 years ago and currently on Enbrel, Mtx, prednisolone, naproxen and a bucket load of other bits!! Run the gamut of meds and a fair number of ops but heyho ... it could be worse! Yes, it does get you down at times but you will find oodles of support and friendly folk on here so please keep posting! Look forward to getting to know you better, Lyn x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,110 Location: London
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Hi Lou, welcome, I am Barbara from London, married to Roy, 2 sons 2 daughters, first three grown and a 16 year old daughter doing her A levels. Good luck with the fertility treatment, as Jenni says there are others here who are in the same boat. Take care, and lots of luck x BARBARA
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Hello Lou and welcome, yes it can get you down but being part of the Forum will help. I know that my husband finds it difficult to see me in such a lot of pain as yours must. I have been married to Mick for 39 years and I've had RA for 10 years. Glenys.
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Joined: 1/7/2010 Posts: 441 Location: Bristol
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Hi Lou,
Welcome to the forum!
Looking forward to getting to know you on the forum.
Joanna
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Hello Lou,
Welcome to the forum from me too xx
I'm Liz, 39 married to Paul with two teenagers - Sophie and Jess
Looking forwrad to "chatting" and supporting each other
This forum is great hope u enjoy it and benefit from it as much as I do
Take care ~ Liz xxx
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Thank you! Wow, i felt a little tearful reading your messages of support. Such a shame there is so many of us with this condition but at least we are not alone x I've had a few cycles of fertility treatment since getting married in 2005, but this will be the first cycle whilst having RA. I'm a little worried about the drugs! I also have an under-active thyroid gland, I have been told that all these ailments are connected? Just wondered if anyone else had been told the same?  Lou x I love people who can make you smile even when you do not feel like smiling. x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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hi again
the underactive thyroid is connected with the RA, as it is auto immune issue.
here is an article about it.
http://www.articlesbase....d-arthritis-329969.html
the beauty of it is for most people it is settled by thyroxin. I wonder how long you have had RA symptoms? Sometimes once the RA is better controlled, the body stops trying to fight itself and the chances of getting pregnant and staying pregnant increase.
If you ring up NRAS they can send you some research about fertility and RA, in general there is no reason why you cannot go onto have a successful pregnancy. they should be testing for things like ANAs and the anti Ro and anti La in your bloods as they can be linked to immune system diseases (not RA in particular but are still found in RAers but more common in Lupus SLE and sjrogens).
Hope this helps.
Jenni x
how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Hi Lou,
I'm Lorna I have had RA for almost 3 years now, I am on Methotrexate and Hydroxochloriquine and Folic Acid. I have been married for 28 years and have 3 daughters. Hope all goes well with your fertility treatment and the RA calms down to let you enjoy a pregnancy. Love Lorna xx
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Hi Lou
welcome to the forum but sorry you have RA
I am 49 and have had RA for 14 years I also have MS (I know I am greedy!) I am on MTX steriods and RtX
looking forward to getting to know you better
good luck with trying for a family
take care
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Hello welcome Im Melly 38 RA since 17,lupus,fibromyalgia etc another greedy one. im currently on planequil,steriods injections quarterly and other bits as also planning to start tcc this winter.not ahd any fertility treatment but had lot tests,failed apllication due to weight. anyway currntly RA throwing a wobbly,so trying take things easy so can go the distance. nice meet you. melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Hi Lou, Welcome. Sorry you have been diagnosed. It is a lot to take on board espcially when you are TTC conceive as well. I was diagnosed 2 years ago and (fingers crossed) enjoying a stable patch thanks to MTX and Hydroxy. I have 2 children (3 and 5) - RA triggered after birth of second. Sympathise about fertility issues - had alot of help with my first - all I would say is don't give up - I never thought I would be a mummy and still pinch myself 5 years on. Good luck with everything. Jo
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