Let's Introduce Ourselves: Getting to Know You

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JosephineO

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07/10/2019 at 14:47

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Hello members,

Over the last year I have really enjoyed being your Community Manager. You have all inspired me with your stories of strength facing your different conditions and you have opened my mind through reading your discussions.

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to you all. emoticon frown-big I wish you all the very best going forward and I hope you all continue using Carenity and finding it a useful support tool.

It’s my pleasure to introduce Michael who will be moderating the UK forum from here on out. Be sure to give him a hearty welcome and don’t hesitate to contact him with your questions or concerns.

Much love,

Josephine

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25/10/2019 at 10:35

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Hi Michael,

i had Polio as an infant in 1947 and my osteoarthritis is a result of wear and tear on those joints I could use making adjustments for the muscles damaged by the polio virus. I need a knee replacement in my right knee but the surgeon won’t consider it because I have severe lymphoma in my legs due to poor circulation. A direct result of the polio. Thirty years of walking with crutches has left me with arthritis in my shoulders and elbows and this is now spreading to my hands. Hardly surprising as arms are not intended to carry out weight all the time.

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JamesP

25/10/2019 at 10:46

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Hello

I am a male aged 85 living with Parkinson's, diagnosed in 2012. I lost my wife to dementia with Lewy bodies in February this year. Now on my own. It's a swine!

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25/10/2019 at 10:46

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Hello, good luck in this new role.

Sarah D r/r MS. Very boring really, DMD work very well for me. Only one relapse that defined diagnosis. Since then mostly normal life (thank goodness) so I really only hover over the website every now and again. But still grateful it is there for me.

Best wishes

Sarah D

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25/10/2019 at 10:48

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Hello

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25/10/2019 at 10:51

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Hi Michael I’m 36 years old and have a congenital heart condition. I was born with tricuspid atresia and Pulmonary stenosis. I’v had meany ops over the years. I was diagnosed with anxiety depression and PTSD 8 years ago

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25/10/2019 at 11:04

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Hello Michael,Thank you for your kind words,I feel very well at the moment trying to loose weight,get out more,feeling positive,will keep you posted Anne.

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25/10/2019 at 11:18

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Hi Michael, you are welcome and good luck. I'm sure you will be fine! I'm Irish and now live in Hertfordshire. I have been diagnosed with PMR at age of 46. I also have vasculitis and put up with the problems associated with long term steroid use. It sounds bad but I manage to work full time and cope ok with bad days.

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25/10/2019 at 11:22

Just want to say ' welcome ' Michael and to wish you every success in your new role !

Isobel A.

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25/10/2019 at 11:31

@JamesP Hello James !

My husband suffered from Parkinson's for 13 years so I have some idea of how your life is just now. He also had Parkinson's related dementia. For you to have this devastating illness is bad enough, but to lose your wife to dementia with Lewy bodies is just cruel ! My thoughts are with you and I send warmest wishes for the future. Take care of yourself.

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25/10/2019 at 11:36

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Hi Michael, welcome nice to meet you I like to be called Lin. I hope Josephine has a lovely live with all she does. We have moved from south Devon to Weston-super-Mare as it is more flat. It is lovely here and lots of walks for my dog Bella. My restless legs are playing up again so will have to see a doctor about it. Don’t know what the doctors are like but I hope they are nice as my anxiety will play up when I am introducing myself.
I would like to meet other people in our area that suffers with restless legs if there is anyone around Weston-super-Mare with this condition.

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