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Rank: Newbie  Groups: Registered
Joined: 7/19/2011 Posts: 1
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hi my name is rachel i am 23 years old and have had RA for 5 years now and i take methoject and hydro..... to long to type lol. I am still finding out lots and this website has helped, I have a 2 year old son and live with my partner, cant wait to hear from you all rachel xxx 
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/5/2009
Posts: 119
Location: warrington
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Hi Rachel,
Welcome to the forum, If you looking for support and help this is a good place to be. I been diagnosed about 3 years now and found this website not long after. it can help you get thru some tough times. How do you cope with a 2 year old! I am 53 and have husband steve and 2 grown up sons. I often think how I would of coped if i had this when the boys were younger. looking forward to getting to know you. I don't post very often but do come on to see how everyone is. hands scream at me if I type for too long!
all the best sue v xx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Rachel,
sorry to hear you were diagnosed at such a young age,
i am also on Methotrexate and Hydroxy but sadly failed on them, so started on Humira an Anti TNF and have had a good improvement in the first month.
i'm 58 married with a 29 year old daughter long flown the nest,
keep posting there is a wealth of support and information here,
Suzanne x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/28/2011 Posts: 956 Location: North Preston
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Hi Rachel
I am Sheila aged 60, diagnosed for 9 years and currently on mxt. Welcome to the forum. As others have said you will find lots of useful information on here and meet people with the same problems. I hope you keep on postingh. Good to meet you.
Sheila x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Rachel, and a very warm welcome to the forum, though I`m very sorry you have been diagnosed with RA. I`m Kathleen, diagnosed almost six years ago, and currently taking Humira, having tried and failed a variety of DMARDs and combinations of DMARDs. Keep posting, Kathleen C x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 714
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Rachel
Welcome to the forum. So many new members which is brilliant. This website has been my saviour. Support when needed, good advice and a laugh and a giggle along the way.
Keep posting.
Jackie
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hello Rachel
A warm welcome to the forum, and pleased to know you are finding it helpful, you can look back over all the previous posts and find out about so many issues with RA.
Take care and best wishes.
Julia x
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/17/2011
Posts: 40
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Hi Rachel I always seem to look at things and say why! at a very young age with a baby should you have ra. I can only say you have hd this for five years now and with a great deal of luck and the right med then you can look forward to a full life good luck for thr future 
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Rachel,
Welcome to the forum but sorry you have RA at such a young age!
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Doreen xx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 6/18/2010 Posts: 351 Location: Herne Bay Kent
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Hi Rachael A very warm welcome to the forum where you will find lots of support. I too am sorry that this has hit you at such a young age but you sound very positive in your outlook which is good and they are bringing out new medication all the time. I am currently taking Enbrel and Methotrexate which is working well for me. Look forward to hearing more from you Best Wishes Sue 
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Rank: Newbie
Groups: Registered
Joined: 10/22/2011
Posts: 6
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Hello Rachel, I am also New to this site but am finding so many wonderful posts that have answered so many questions. It is so tiring have a youngster to look after with RA. My daughter was 4 when I was diagnosed and I remember some days being a huge struggle. Just get as much rest as possible, even if it means missing a days housework ( the housework will always be there the next day ) Take Care x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/8/2010 Posts: 914
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Hi Rachel, I'm Lorna, I am 52 married to my husband Ken and have 3 lovely daughters. I have had RA for almost 4 years now, I was very ill at the start but have come a long way thanks to the triple therapy. I feel for you being so young, my middle daughter is ages with you. This is a good forum for everything, everyone is kind and helpful. Never feel sorry for venting it really helps at times. I hope you don't suffer too much with RA. Try to keep positive it does help. Thinking about you Take care Lorna x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Hi and a big welcome from me I'm jenni! 35 now- got severe ra and had it for about (gulp) 15 yrs now. I'm married with 3 children. My youngest has just turned 4. I'm in hospital to do with knee operations at the moment. Havent had much success on the drugs and sadly have tried a lot! Nras is the single most positive thing about having ra. Great to meet you I'm on Facebook jenni b-l and I'm a 'friend' on the nras fb page Jenni xx how to be a velvet bulldoser
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,110 Location: London
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Hello Rachel and welcome from me, I'm Barbara, diagnosed July 2009, currently on hydroxy and mtx. I am married to Roy and have 4 grown children, well I think so, but at 18 I do wonder!! I know how hard it is having a little one, as I childmind/nanny for two little brothers aged 3 and 20 months for three days a week, definitely couldnt do it 24/7 This is a wonderful place for information and support, everyone is friendly and knowledgeable. Take care BARBARA
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/12/2011 Posts: 124 Location: Wilts, nr Stonehenge
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Hello Rachel
Welcome from me, Tracy, 40, single parent of my 16 yr old Son. i was diagnosed 18 months ago and still struggling, but positive and working full time.
NRAS have been my saviour too. i never feel silly asking any question or having a rant or even needing that support from people who know how you feel and what ur going thru.
Welcome again 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 Rachel 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... I have had all my children (including three under 16 months!) whilst having RA and it can be extremely hard going at times. Like anything though a positive outlook and a determination not to be beaten goes a long way! Keep posting Rachel, look forward to getting to know you Lyn x
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