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Hi, I´m new here. It´s actually my 80 year old mum who has been diagnosed with nodular RM in her hands. So I´m hoping to learn a little from other people experiences and share what we find to be useful from our own (as a family). At the moment though it´s a bit grim cos the drugs only seem to have adverse effects. I´ve had another form of arthritis myself for the last 20 years so I know people do fight against these diseases and that can make a difference. 
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Joined: 12/5/2009 Posts: 216 Location: Leicester, UK
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Welcome Tim! I know you will get lots of friendship and helpful advice on here. Some sensible and some not so sensible i.e. our 'extreme ironing' group! 
As you say, not all meds suit people and the frustrating thing is, it takes so long for them to either take effect, or to get them out of your system when you react adversely.
I do hope you are able to help and advise your Mum - it is heartwarming when I read of a family member who is actively taking a part in the Rheumatoid Arthritis 'journey' and I take my hat off to you. Some families are not interested and do not want to know.
Anyway, I hope you find NRAS helpful and that the friendship here will be a support to you.
Warmest wishes, Ann"I cannot do everything. I accept that. Not being able to do everything is no excuse for doing nothing." ~ Helen Keller
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Joined: 12/4/2009 Posts: 1,524 Location: W. Yorkshire
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Hello and welcome Tim,what a caring son you are! I'm Julie from W.Yorkshire  YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Hi Tim,
You will certainly learn about RA from peoples experiences on this site, and as I've only just been diagnosed myself I have found it a great source of comfort. Your mum is so lucky to have such a caring son.
Take care Anne x
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Joined: 12/4/2009
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Hello! Welcome to the forum Tim. What a refreshing change to hear from someone who is posting as a family member. Sorry to hear that your Mum has problems with nodular arthritis and suitable medication has not yet been found. There are lots of treatments out there but unfortunately it is a bit 'hit and miss' until the right one is found. What medication is your Mum on at the moment? Does she see a rheumatologist? I am Lyn, diagnosed with sero-negative RA 22 years ago. I've run the gamut of medication (just one spare at the moment for a rainy day!!) and several surgical procedures. I'm currently on Enbrel, Prednisolone, Naproxen and my bucket's topped up with a few other bits and pieces to keep me ticking over! I'm married with four children and we live in Thornton Cleveleys on the Fylde coast, Lancashire. Do keep posting Tim, everyone is very friendly and there's loads of information available. Personal experiences can be so valuable when shared with others. Look forward to hearing from you, Lyn x P.S. Ann, what are you doing taking your 'hat off'? Obviously not listening to Eleanor's advice  I will be after you with my new scissors ... hmm, let's see,which pattern will suit you best? Yes, Tim we are quite mad at times, but the light hearted banter helps to keep us relatively sane 
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Tim and welcome to the forum.
Just following on, you really are a kind son with the support you are providing your mum.
Wishing you both all the best, and keep posting.
Julia xx
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Tim,
Welcome to the forum!
You'll get lots of friendly support and advice on here, for you and your Mum.
Sorry to hear she is having problems with the drugs, I hope she finds something that suits her and is effective.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Doreen xx
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Tim,, Welcome to the forum - I hope you find it helpful, as you look to support your mum. Kathleen x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,006 Location: Timperley
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Hi Tim
Welcome to the forum.
Love Jeanxx
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Hi Tim, Welcome to the forum, I'm Lorna and I have had RA for almost 3 years. Say hi to your mum form me, keep posting we are a friendly crowd. Lorna
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Hi, many thanks for the kind and generous replies. The "extreme ironing group" sounds intriguing ... although I´ve successfully managed to avoid any form of ironing for several years now ! I wish you all the best with your health and its great to see that it people keep their spirit and, most important, sense of humour.
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Hi Tim.
I am Jenni and am delighted to meet you and your mum, sorry to read about the RA. My Gran is 87 and she has RA, Im sorry to say she was 14 when she got it- but I know it can come as a shock at any age.
Nodules are a fact of life for me, I have a few on my hands these days.
By the way, I am 34, married with 3 children and a cat! I have had a bit of a roller coaster ride of it over the last few months particularly but with severe disease it kinda goes with the territory. I used to teach primary until about 3 yrs ago when I retired on ill health.
Would be great to get to know you and your mum on the forum
Jenni xxhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Joined: 1/7/2010 Posts: 441 Location: Bristol
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Hi Tim,
Welcome to the clan!
Joanna
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Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Hello Tim,
Welcome to this forum you will find it very helpful and great advice .
What a lovely Son you must be
I am Rose from Somerset aged 56 married and had sero RA diagnosed 2008.
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