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Joined: 8/29/2011 Posts: 7
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hi my name is geraldine i have just joined nras i have had RA for 5years diagnosed but had it before but was told the swelling ect was age just get used to it i was 40 when it stared  .....I have just had my first Cimzia injections after my das score not going below 5.41 for a year now also have methotrexate injections hydoxychloroquine,salazopyrin and loads pain killers !!! i am hoping the the Cimzia is the answer to my prayers but at the moment have banging headache and sickness but hopefully this will go soon,I have been reading some posts and am so glad i joined to get info from you all thanks for reading 
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/9/2010
Posts: 77
Location: Hampshire
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Hi Geraldine Welcome to the forum. My name is Debs I am 46 married to Geoff and was diagnosed a year ago. This forum is wonderful as everyone understands what we are going through and its great to be able to post and receive support. Take care and I hope your headache and sickness goes soon. Debs xx 
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hi Debs
Thanks for the welcome it is good to have people who understand i look forward to all reading all the posts xx
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Geraldine Welcome to the forum, you really won t feel alone with the RA, so much really good advice and understanding from those who really know, especially little things that the professionals arent able to tell us and can make all the difference to every day life, and don t forget to look out for local group meetings in your area, they seem to be springing up all time  I started on Cimziz about five weeks ago, having taken the first three loading doses, and must say its the best I have been in two years since being diagnosed, in the past it was only the steriods keep things moderately at bay, so really hope all goes well for you ! Look forward to hearing from you. Julia x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Geraldine,
Welcome to the forum!
You'll get lots of support and advoce on here.
I am 61 and have had RA for 10 years, now on humira and mtx.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Doreen xx
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/19/2011
Posts: 31
Location: Manchester
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Hi Geraldine
Welcome to the site, I am new here too and have already received lots of good advice and support. I was diagnosed with RA about 6 years ago when I was 30.
I hope your headache and sickness don't last long
Deb xx
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Joined: 3/28/2011 Posts: 956 Location: North Preston
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Hi Geraldine
Glad you have joined the forum. I am Sheila aged 60 diagnosed 9 years and currently on mxt. You will get lots of good info from the forum and it is a good place to share experiences and have a good moan I hope you get your meds sorted and you soon start to feel better.
Sheila x
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/21/2010
Posts: 178
Location: aberdeen
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hello geraldine and welcome from me too.
I was diagnosed a year ago at age 57 and have only been on mtx in this time so dont know anything about the side effects of cimzia but I am sure there are plenty here that will be able to share their experiences with you.
Hope you manage to shake off the headache and sickness soon and look forward to hearing more from you in the future.
.....eve x
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Joined: 5/19/2010
Posts: 384
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Hi Geraldine,
A warm welcome to the site. I'm Anne married with two lads 19 and 21 and a fosterboy aged 9. Was diagnosed in May 2010 and still getting used to it, although things have been fine for a while now since the MTX kicked in.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Take care
Anne x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Geraldine,
welcome from me too,
i've failed on Methotrexate and Hydroxy and have just started on Humira .. had my first dose last week.
you will get lots of advice and support on here,
hope the headache passes soon and that Cimzia works well for you.
i am 58 married with a grown up daughter.
Suzanne x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,006 Location: Timperley
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Hi Geraldine
And a warm welcome from me, too! You will find encouragement, support, a wealth knowledge and the chance to have a laugh as well on here.
I'm Jean, 68, living in Timperley about 10 miles south of Manchester and have one daughter, Lucy, s-i-l and 2 fantastic, but crazy grandchildren! Oh yes - there's is also Steve, my wonderful husband.
I've had RA for about 10 years and along with the bad stuff, there is always the good!
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Love Jeanxx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Hello Geraldine! Welcome!
I am Jenni, I am 35 now- started with the RA when I was 20.
I have a busy life with being married and having 3 children who are 16. 14 and 3. The RA is of the lairy uncontrolled variety.
Hope the nastier side effects wear off soon- at least it seems to be having some effect.
Welcome again
Jenni xhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 714
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Hello Geraldine and welcome to our club. You have found the right place for lots of information and encouragement along the way. I hope the Cimzia works for you and that the side effects ease off soon.
Keep posting.
Jackie
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Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Welcome Geraldine,
I really hope cimzia works for you .
Welcome to this Forum it is great for any sort on information and you will be so pleased
that you have found it.
I am Rose 57 diagnosed 2008 and still not controlled failed on DMARDS and recently
Humira and due to see the RA nurse next week for the next stage. I am married to
Mike and have 2 grown up children and 1 grand daughter
Rose
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/12/2011 Posts: 124 Location: Wilts, nr Stonehenge
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Hi Geraldine and a huge welcome.
I'm Tracy, 40, single parent of a 16 yr old boy. I was diagnosed feb 2010, on triple therapy and lorry load of painkillers. I have just officially failed on Cimzia, had no side effects tho. I felt great until after the 3rd loading dose, but then things slowly got bad again.
Good luck on Cimzia, we all re-act in/to different treatment, so please don't be dis-heartened when u hear of us who have failed.
Keep posting and I look forward to getting to know you.
Trace xx
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/4/2009
Posts: 2,127
Location: Thornton Cleveleys
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Hi Geraldine 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! Glad you have found us and NRAS! I'm Lyn, married to Mike, we have four 'kidults' Abby 23, Ian and Jake 18, and Louis 16. We live in Thornton Cleveleys in north west Lancashire. I was diagnosed with RA 23 years ago and have since run the gauntlet of medication and had several surgical procedures along the way. Currently on Enbrel (been on Biologics for 8 years), Prednisolone, Methotrexate and Naproxen and a wagon load of pain killers and other bits and pieces! But heyho... Hope the side effects settle soon and Cimzia is found to be the drug for you. Look forward to getting to know you Lyn x
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Joined: 8/29/2011 Posts: 7
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thank you all for such a lovely welcome i look forward to reading more of your posts and it does seem to be a lovely community spirt on here thanks again
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Joined: 3/8/2010 Posts: 914
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Hi Geraldine, Hi from me too, I'm Lorna I am 52 and had RA for almost 4 years. I am 29 years married to my lovely husband ken, we have 3 grown up daughters the youngest 17 and still at school. It was a roller coaster of emotions at first, I was very ill then but thanks to the triple therapy and a great RA team I am really well now. I just take the minimum of drugs and NO painkillers, so you see there is hope for a turn around, be strong and positive. I truly hope your new drug works for you, I know it's a waiting game but look forward, there is always hope. Keep posting we laugh, cry and have a good moan at times but there is always someone to pick you up again. Take care Lorna x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,110 Location: London
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[size=]Hi Geraldine, welcome to the forum, I am Barbara married to Roy 4 adult kids, youngest just turned 18. I was diagnosed in 2009, still not controlled (long story) currently on methortexate, hydroxychloroquine, tramadol and paracetemol. I hope you will call in regularly and talk with us all [/size] BARBARA
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Geraldine, and a very warm welcome to the forum - lots of info and support on here! Good luck with the cimzia - I hope it works for you, and gets your RA under some sort of control. I`m Kathleen, diagnosed almost 6 years ago, married to Nick, with two sons & two little grandsons. I`m currently taking humira alongside various painkillers etc. Take care, Kathleen x
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