She has promised once this all new medication to the uk is cleared i should feel the benefits.I am hoping so.Anyone else struggling with this?

One of my nieces has had rheumatoid arthritus since she was 3 years old (I'm pretty sure that is what she has). She is in her mid-20s now and as far as I know, doing pretty good. She was able to get the meds she needed when she needed them (and she was even in on some trials for new ones). She still has a tough time, but manages to live a 'normal' life. To look at her you'd never know.

I wish you luck with having another child before you start the new meds and that they find the help you need.

I live a pretty normal life and people will often comment because one day you are fine and the next it could all be terrible. I was doing well at control it until this happened with my knee. Does good for me to keep on the go and keep mobile. Helps with the arthritus. But with my knee so bad haven't done much exercise.

Fingers crossed for these new meds i have heard some good things about them if the government can afford it. No luck with a baby yet. It is strange because when i wasn't trying it happened twice although i had one miscarriage, and all this time trying and it just isn't happening.

I have heard of an arthritus support group in my area, i am just plucking up my courage to join. I am sure they probably have some great advice. I do not talk about it to any of my family. Only you lot on here really, i do not even mention it to my friends either. So the support group would be good for me.

It's a shame you can't talk to anyone in real life about how you're feeling. We're here to listen though when you need us!

Keep your chin up, girlfriend.

Catherine Anderson
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I just want them to try and control it so i can get back to being more active as this i find sometimes helps my arthritus as long as i dontdo too much and build it up slowly.Do you think it will effect me being able to ride as my left leg is the seriously bad one?

Maybe a knee replacement will be the answer for you. Joint replacement has done wonders for so many people. I have a good friend whose mother had both hip joints replaced when she was in her late 60's and she scurried around like a teenager for the rest of her life. I am so sorry you have to wait so long to see a surgeon. Have you considered trying for help sooner under medical tourism?

I must admit I don't know a great deal about rheumatoid arthritis, but I do know it can be incredibly painful. You deal with it in such a forthright, brave manner that I imagine you have many admirers you don't even know about.

Think of riding a horse this way: Once on a gentle horse, you will have five good legs instead of just one!

Lots of good thoughts are coming your way. Keep us updated!

My husband and daughter is what keeps me going i have to be well for them. And i am getting on that horse and my daughter who turns 5 at the end of the month said she wants to come with me. As my doctor told me each srthritus sufferer is different and have different variations so i am to stop comparing myself to someone who it doesn't seem to affect the same way as it does me. Each person has different immunity and the spreading differs in each patient. He sat and told me this last time. I have listened now. I am sure i will be fine. Thanks. xxx

When i am in too much pain to sleep i watch my beautiful girl sleep and see how much i am blessed and how i will get through anything for her. x

I am sorry to hear how things are going. That some people suffer unnecessarily is tragic and so unfair! I echo Lynda: it is horrible that you must wait so long for an appointment with a specialist. TO me, that seems incomprehensible! Still, I will pray for you if that is OK with you. Recently I've renewed my faith to rely on the 'higher power' and I'm continually amazed, especially a couple times this past week, actually.

My husband is a pharmacist, I will ask him what medicine is helping his patients the most currently and let you know. I also know what it is like to want a child more than anything, as I was infertile for the first five years of my marriage. That is agony, and if someone hasn't personally endured that struggle it is hard to fully relate to the pain. I'm with you, friend. Reach out anytime, ok?

Hugs,
Stephanie Vogelsong

I know i have my daughter so it isn't the end of the world but since i had that miscarriage i have wanted another. And when my doctor told me to consider it now as im running out of time i knew i wanted one for definate. Will see how i go andthen go on this new treatment i hope. x

Thanks for everyones support. xx

Keep a good thought for the guest ranch. How I'd love to know that happens for you!

Your daughter will love spending her Birthday at the hospital! What fun. Sounds almost as good as going to Disney!

I suffer with back and neck problems with arthritus but this knee problem is terrible just aches all time.

I get up in the night and march up and down the bedroom lol. My legs get restless. It also deprives my hsband of sleep me marching around but i said if he loves me he will just ignore it. Which he usually does.My other knee has started too and my elbows and wrist i got to bed looking like ive been in a fight. lol. My husband laughs as i have wraps on my knees elbows and wrists which comes over my fists and looks like im going boxing.