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Rank: Newbie
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/28/2011
Posts: 5
Location: Maidstone
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Hello everyone My mother has RA quite severely and this site was recommended by her consultant. She doesn't use a computer herself but reads interesting stuff when I show her. Here's wishing all members a happy new year 
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 3/28/2011 Posts: 956 Location: North Preston
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Hello Jean
Welcome to the forum. I am Sheila, aged 60, diagnosed 9 1/2 years ago and currently on methotrexate. It is good that you have posted for your mother. I have often thought how difficult it must be for people to get information these days if they can't use a computer. You can ask anything you like on here. There are lots of people on the forum and we all like to share our experiences, problems, etc. You will see from reading past posts that we ask, share, moan, have a bit of fun and generally help each other where and when we can. There is nothing your mum could want to know that we haven't already been asked so please feel free to ask whatever you like and whenever you like. Lovely to speak to you. I look forward to speaking to you again. What is your mother's name?
Sheila x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Hello Jean,
Welcome to you Mum. A very useful site this is and I am sure your Mum will get a lot of good
advice on here.
I am Rose from Somerset , diagnosed late 2008, unfortunately still not under proper control
yet. Have tried loads of difference drugs by way of DMARDS and Failed also on Humira a TNF
and have within last 7 weeks infusion of Rituximab, however, still waiting for that to work .
Keep posting.
Rose
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/5/2009
Posts: 119
Location: warrington
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Welcome to you, Jean and your Mum.
This is a good place to come if you need to know anything or find out how others manage. It has certainly helped me since I was first diagnosed in 2008.
all the best for 2012
sue v xx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 2,237 Location: nr Southampton
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Welcome Jean and Jeans Mum!
NRAS is a bit special- we are all like a family supporting one another and like to have a giggle too.
Wishing you and Mum a Happy Christmas and a less hurty new year
Jenni xhow to be a velvet bulldoser
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Jean,
Welcome to you and your Mum! She will get lots of support on here and find answers to most of her questions.
I am 62 and have had RA for 11 years now, the forum has helped me a lot, it's good to get in touch with others who know exactly what you are going through.
Looking forward to hearing more from the two of you.
Love Doreen xx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/4/2009 Posts: 1,524 Location: W. Yorkshire
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Hello Jean and Mum! Hoping we can be of help to you both and looking forward to getting to know you. YES I'VE CHANGED, PAIN DOES THAT TO PEOPLE.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/7/2009 Posts: 262
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Hi Jean,
a big welcome to you and your mum from me too!
Diane x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 6/18/2010 Posts: 351 Location: Herne Bay Kent
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Hi Jean and Mum
A warm welcome to you both. I am sure you will find this a place where you can be supported and ask any questions and you will always find someone to help.
I am Sue 57 and have been diagnosed 5 years, married with 3 grown up children and 5 soon to be 6 grandchildren.
Happy New Year
Sue
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hello and a big warm welcome to Jean and your mum. I was so very pleased to find this forum about 6 years ago, as I knew no-one else with RA. There is such a lot of information and empathy on here, and the forum folk will always try to help each other out. Hope you and your mum keep posting, Kathleen x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,110 Location: London
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Hello Jean and your mum, I am Barbara, diagnosed 3 years ago, I am 58 and married with four grown kids. This site gives us lots of information and loads of support. You will be so glad you joined for her, we're like a little family and all look out for each other. Happy New Year   BARBARA
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Jean,
welcome to you and your Mum,
you will find a lot of support and information here .. i always think of it like we wouldn't get a room full of RA sufferer's at the same time, with varying degree's and on different drugs.
so there is always someone here who can help if you have a question.
i've been diagnosed about 20 months now, am on Methotrexate and Hydroxy and added Humira to the mix at the end of August which is helping me.
look forward to hearing more frm you,
Suzanne
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Rank: Newbie
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/28/2011
Posts: 5
Location: Maidstone
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Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for all the replies, it's somehow reassuring to know there are other people out there who know what mum is going through. I think I mislead with the name ..... mums name is Jean and I'm Stella. Mum is 80 and also has asthma and angina so I think we should call it the three A's in her case :-) I live with her now as although she still tries to be independent it is easier for us both this way. Mum has just started on methotrexate again - first time ended up with pneumonia so they stopped it. Hoping for better luck this time. Thanks again - I must say you have been very welcoming and we look forward to becoming part of your community x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hello Stella and Jean
Wishing you both a very warm welcome to the forum, you will always have support and understanding which is so important and helps so much. You can also contact the Helpline for advice too if necessary.
Best wishes Julia x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/3/2011 Posts: 717 Location: Torbay
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Hello Stella and Jean. Welcome to the forum. This is a safe place to ask questions, vent feelings and get support as well as give support to others in return. Hope you like the forum and find it as useful as I have. Best wishes to both of you. From Naomi.
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