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Rank: Newbie
Groups: Registered
Joined: 1/11/2012
Posts: 2
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My name is Mandy, I am nearly 46 years young but currently feel 146. I have 3 boys aged 26, 16 and 14. Can't think of much else to say at the moment except Hi x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 9/3/2011 Posts: 717 Location: Torbay
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Hi Mandy, nice to 'meet' you. I am Naomi aged 47 and from Devon. I know what you mean about feeling 146! This is a great place to be if you have RA with lots of information and support. I'm wondering if you are newly diagnosed (like me) or just new to the group and an old hand at RA. I look forward to reading your future posts. best wishes from Naomi.
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 1,689 Location: Durham
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Hi Mandy, Welcome to the forum! We can all empathise here with you on the "feeling ancient" syndrome! I`m Kathleen, aged 61, and married to Nick. We have two sons and two little grandsons. I was diagnosed over 6 years ago now, and currently take humira and all sorts of other painkillers etc. Do keep posting, Kathleen x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/3/2009 Posts: 3,157 Location: Huddersfield
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Hi Mandy,
Welcome to the forum! You'll get lots of support and advice on here.
I am 62 and have had RA for 11 years, now on mtx and humira, married to Ian and we have one daughter, 23 today!
Looking forward to getting to know you.
Love Doreen xx
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 2/18/2010 Posts: 1,098 Location: farningham kent
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Hi Mandy and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear you feel so " old ", is everything going well with your medication or are you perhaps planning to go onto some other treatment. There is much to read on the older posts which may be of help to you too. I am fifty six, and have had RA for three years now. and pleased to say I now have it under control at the mo, with the drug Cimzia and methotrexate by injection.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Julia x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 8/25/2010 Posts: 1,289 Location: Buckinghamshire
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hi Mandy,
welcome aboard, think we can all relate to feeling older at times.
i am sure you will find the forum helpful and friendly, it's a place we can share our experiences, fears, moans etc. etc.
i'm 58 married with a Daughter long flown the nest,
keep posting,
Suzanne
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 4/20/2010 Posts: 1,749 Location: Somerset
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Hello Mandy
A big welcome from me. Yes know what you mean about feeling old. You have found a
great site for good old natter, advice and friends. So welcome.
I am Rose, aged 57, from Somerset and diagnosed 2008, still not stable at the moment. How long
ago were you diagnosed, is this all new to you.
Keep posting
Rose
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Rank: Advanced Member
Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/4/2009
Posts: 2,127
Location: Thornton Cleveleys
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Hi Mandy 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 'big kids' Abby 24, Ian and Jake 18, and Louis 17. We live in Thornton Cleveleys in north west Lancashire. I was diagnosed with RA almost 24 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, Naproxen and seem to have just failed on Rituximab! I was previously on anti-tnf for 8 years but had to stop due to lack of efficacy and various other problems along the way. Add to that a bucket load of pain killers and other bits and pieces! But heyho... Like anything, a positive outlook and a determination not to be beaten goes a long way with this disease! Sorry to be different but I don't feel old at 55 ... just knackered  Look forward to getting to know you Mandy. Lyn x
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 5/7/2012 Posts: 149 Location: S E London
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Hi Mandy
I'm Mary, 52 years old, fairly new to the site myself. It's a great place to learn about RA, the people on here are very knowledgable.
It's a shame you feel so old, hopefully the meds will start to work and you will begin to feel better.
Look forward to more posts from you.
Mary
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Rank: Advanced Member  Groups: Registered
Joined: 12/6/2009 Posts: 177
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Hi Mandy
I'm Shirley, 50, married with 3 children 29, 21 and 19 and also 3 grandchildren. I was diagnosed in Feb 2009 and on MTX injections and enbrel.
You will find lots of support on this website.
Love Shirley 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 Mandy
Just wanted to add my welcome to the site. It is a great place to get support information and encouragement.
I am 57 married with 3 grown up children and 5 soon to be 6 grandchildren. I was diagnosed nearly 6 years ago and currently on Methotrexate and Enbrel.
Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Best Wishes
Sue
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