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Joined: 10/20/2011
Posts: 50
Location: Coventry
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Hi all
Just a quick post to introduce myself
I've been diagnosed with RA for 6 years currently on MTX injections and waiting to be assessed for anti TNF
I'm 43 married with 3 kids and still managing to work part time(for now!)
Hope to be able to contribute to the forum
Take care
Julie xx
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Joined: 12/5/2009
Posts: 119
Location: warrington
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Hi Julie,
Welcome to the forum. I'm Sue and been diagnosed about 3 years now. started with mtx tabs which upset my liver so been on few things and to cut short am now waiting to start Rituximab in nov. The RA seems to attack my hands the most can't find the knuckles on back of hands, they are there somewhere. you have come to the right place for support and advice.
all the best
sue v xx
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Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Julie,
welcome.
i've been diagnosed 18 months now and having failed on Methotrexate and Hydroxy i started on an Anti TNF at the end of August ( Humira ) and have had a good improvement in the first month.
i'm 58 married with a 29 year old daughter who's long flown the nest,
keep posting you will always get support and information here,
Suzanne x
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Joined: 3/28/2011 Posts: 956 Location: North Preston
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Hi Julie
Good to have you on board. I am Sheila aged 60, diagnosed 9 years and currently on mxt. You will meet lots of people on here who will gladly share their experiences, problems and good ideas. Hope you keep posting.
Sheila x
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Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Julie, A very warm welcome to the forum - lots of info and advice on here for you when you need it. I`m Kathleen, diagnosed almost six years ago, and currently taking the anti-TNF humira, which has made a considerable difference to my quality of life. I`m 60, married to Nick, and we have two grown-up sons and two little grandsons. I`m retired now, having worked as a teacher, and we live up north in Durham. Take care, Kathleen C x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 714
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Julie
Welcome to the forum. You are obviously going to be able to give us lots of information about RA having being diagnosed for 6 years and it was always good to have some more input.
Keep posting.
Take care
Jackie
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Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Julie
Hello and welcome to the forum, you will get much support and understanding - not to mention advice you will not find anywhere else !
I have had RA for about two and half years now, have recently started Cimzia, and crossing my fingers this will do wonders as the dmards didn t do the job in the past.
Best wishes and keep posting.
Julia x
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Rank: Advanced Member
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Joined: 10/20/2011
Posts: 50
Location: Coventry
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Many thanks for the warm welcome
Hope to see you all around the forum
Julie
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Julie,
Welcome to the forum!
I am 62 and have had RA for 10 years.
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 Julie Welcome to the forum where you will always find someone with helpful advice and encouragement. I am 57 and have been diagnosed 5 years. Look forward to hearing more from you Best Wishes Sue] 
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Rank: Advanced Member
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Joined: 12/4/2009
Posts: 2,127
Location: Thornton Cleveleys
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Hi Julie 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 17. We live in Thornton Cleveleys in north west Lancashire. I was diagnosed with RA over 23 years ago and have since run the gauntlet of medication, had several surgical procedures along the way and looks like more in the offing! Currently on Prednisolone, Methotrexate and Naproxen. Been on anti-tnf for 8 years but just stopped due to lack of efficacy, and starting Rituximab next week. Add to that little lot a bucket load of pain killers and other bits and pieces! But heyho... Keep posting Julie and good luck with the anti-tnf assessment Lyn x
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