Hi Maz
Welcome to the forum. A great place to be for support and information; lots of folk, lots of knowledge and a wealth of tried and tested experiences!
I'm Lyn, married to Mike, we have four children, Abby 22, Ian and Jake 17, and Louis 15. All four in various stages of education! We live in Thornton Cleveleys in north west Lancashire. I was diagnosed with sero-negative RA 22 years ago and have since run the gamut of medication and had several surgical procedures along the way. Currently on Enbrel, Prednisolone and Naproxen and a jolly assortment of pain killers! Just getting over a recent flare after cessation of methotrexate (due to neutropenia) and temporary stoppage of Enbrel for an op. Heyho... such fun!!
I do voluntary work to keep myself occupied and although at times it stresses me out (especially when I want to do things and the body says no!) it has been a lifeline and help me keep a modicom of sanity. I had to take medical retirement from my job as a manager of a Legal Aid office some 20 years ago so being able to feel 'useful' still is reward in itself.
Hope things start to improve soon. I have had Leflunomide some years ago but for a relatively short time; it didn't do anything for me but we all respond differently to these various drugs and many do well on it, so fingers proverbially crossed for you! Do keep posting, look forward to getting to know you
Lyn x
