Guest guest Posted June 12, 2004 Report Share Posted June 12, 2004 Hi Everyone. I've just joined the group and would like to introduce myself. My name is Alinia and I live in Derby, England. I have suffered from arthritis since aged 28 (I'm now 52). Have been told for a number of years that it is osteoarthritis but now my doctor is telling me that I have Rheumetoid. I also have hyperthyroidism, need to take warfarin because of an inheritary blood disorder, experience atrial fibrillations on a regular basis and in the past week have been informed that a antibody screening recently taken suggests that I have Primary Biliary Cirrhosis. Apart from the above I'm just fine LOL. I work as a nurse therapist at an acute day hospital but have been off work for the past 6 weeks following a flare up of my joints - have pain in both knees and hips as well as shoulder wrists, hands and heel.There is a possibility that I may now be retired from work on health grounds - will be seeing the occupational health department next week. Meanwhile I intend to start developing some new hobbies as I may very soon have plenty of time on my hands. Trouble is that they will mostly have to be non-ambulatory since I am in constant pain when walking and have less energy than a gnat. I look forward to being a member of this group and receiving as well as giving support to all you fine people out there. Alinia ----------------------------------------- Email provided by http://www.ntlhome.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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