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Rank: Newbie
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Joined: 9/5/2011
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Hello Everyone.  My name is Sian Ive had RA for 13 years tried lot's of different medication the best for me is Humira (I inject myself and hate the jab it's really painful anyone else inject and feel the same)  hospital just started on Sulfasalizine as well feeling quite sick on them hopefully they will help with the stiffness. I'm 57 with 2 grown up daughters who some days I couldn't manage without they are a god send. Really hope to make some good friends on here. Bye Sian
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/14/2011 Posts: 301 Location: South Hampshire
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Hi Sian
Welcome to the forum. There's lots of us on here - so always someone to communicate with.
I'm Anne, 50 on Monday!!! I have 3 grown up children 24, 22 and 18. I am also on Humira and am just coming off sulphasalazine to see if I can eliminate some of the side effects.. we are still trying to find out which drug is giving me the worst problems.
My injections are fine, unless I press too hard - then they hurt and bruise. As I already have fat on my tummy!!! - I just hold the pen against it quite lightly. I've heard that doing it in the leg is very very painful so I haven't tried that one!
I'm off to see my daughter in London tomorrow, but today I am exhausted, so heading for bed in a min!
I'm assuming from your username you live in Wales!!
Love Anne
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Sian, and welcome to the forum - hope you enjoy "meeting" us all! I`ve been on humira for 4 years now, and it`s been a huge help to me in terms of mobility etc. I don`t actually mind the jab, though being a coward I always inject into my tummy, rather than my leg - more flab to cushion the blow!! I`m Kathleen, aged 60, and married to Nick. We have two grown-up sons & two little grandsons. Take care, Kathleen x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Sian,
Welcome to the forum! You'll get lots of friendly support and advice on here.
I am 61 ,have had RA for 10 years and now take mtx and humira. I live with Ian, my husband of 32 years and we have a 22year old daughter who at present is working in Canada.
Humira is also the drug I have found to be the best for me, after trying just about every other DMARD and conbination of DMARDs.
I do find the humira pens quite painful, I preferred it when I used the syringes, however it is over in seconds.
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Doreen xx
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Joined: 6/18/2010 Posts: 351 Location: Herne Bay Kent
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Hi Sian
Welcome to the forum, you will find lots of invaluable advice and support here.
I am 57 married for 37 years with 3 grown up children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. I have been diagnosed for 5 years and I am currently on Enbrel which I inject in the stomach weekly and Methotrexate and this combination is working very well for me at the moment.
Look forward to hearing more from you
Best Wishes
Sue
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Sian
Welcome to the forum, you will get so much support and understanding as we all know what having RA is all about.
I am 55 with grown up children and have had it for just over two years, having failed on the dmards and inflixmab, I started on Cimzia about six weeks ago and seems to be working quite well so far. Pleased to hear the Humira has worked well for you, sorry that you find the injections painful, I inject mine in the tummy too and have no problems.
Look forward to getting to know you.
Julia x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Hi Sian! Welcome to NRAS. My cousin is A GP and works nr cardiff. She gets much better funding then we do here I know that! Pleased you are doing well on the humira- sorry to hear about the pain with the jab, I tried the humira out but couldnt tollerate it the pain with the jab wasnt fun either! try icing the area and taking the pain relief 30mins before the jab. Also, changing the angle of needle can help. Cimzia might be a future option for you, it doesnt hurt like humira does and is very similar to humira in the way it works. I am Jenni btw, 35, married with 3 children. Severe RA admittedly- but that isnt the most interesting thing about me! Promise! Welcome again Jenni how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Sian,
welcome,
i was diagnosed about 18 months ago and have failed on Methotrexate and Hydroxy .. so have just started on Humira a fortnight ago. did my own first injection this week and didn't press very hard, i was terrified about it but it is over quickly.
i'm 58 married 39 years with a grown up daughter.
keep posting you will get lots of advice and support,
Suzanne x
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Joined: 3/28/2011 Posts: 956 Location: North Preston
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Hi Sian
A big welcome from me too. I am Sheila age 60, diagnosed with RA 9 years ago.. I am married to Dave with 2 great sons Ben 28 and Joe 25. You will find the forum a very friendly and useful place to be. Hope you post again.
Sheila x
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/9/2010
Posts: 77
Location: Hampshire
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Hi Sian Welcome to the forum. My names Deborah I'm 46 married to Geoff and was diagnosed a year ago this month. This forum is so supportive its great that there are people who really understand what we are going through. Take care Debs x 
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Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/19/2010
Posts: 384
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Hi Sian,
Definately the place to be, don't know what I would have done without this site when I was diagnosed in May 2010. Having so many people who understand what you are going through was so helpful.
My name is Anne 51 married with two boys aged 19 and 21 and a foster boy aged 9.
Take care
Anne x
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/4/2009
Posts: 2,127
Location: Thornton Cleveleys
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Hi Sian 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. All four in various stages of education! We live in Thornton Cleveleys in north west Lancashire. I was diagnosed with RA 23 years ago and have since run the gamut of medication (although more options are popping up now and again thankfully!) and had lots of surgical procedures along the way. Currently on Enbrel, Prednisolone, Methotrexate and Naproxen, and a barrow load of pain killers and other bits and bobs to keep things ticking over! Things have gone rather pear shaped of late so awaiting further consultation, very soon I hope. Heyho... Look forward to getting to know ... so do keep posting  Lyn
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,006 Location: Timperley
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Hi Sian
A belated welcome from me too. You will make new friends on here and hopefully be able to have a laugh too.
Everyone is very friendly and will always offer support and encouragement.
I'm Jean, 68, married to Steve with one daughter (Lucy) and two fab grandkids - oh, mustn't forget the son-in-law!!!!
Look forward to chatting!
Love Jeanxx
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,110 Location: London
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Hi Sian, welcome to the forum, we are a friendly lot, and full of helpful advice etc. I am Barbara, married to Roy 4 adult kids, Georgia at 18 is the youngest. I was diagnosed two years ago, and currently on methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine, about to try either Enbrel or Humira at next visit. Best wishes x BARBARA
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