New to the group

barberanna

hi my names Anna and I’m new to this group and do t usually talk about my condition as I’m still trying to adjust to my new life 

CockneyRebel

Hi @barberanna and welcome

You are in a safe place here, if you want to tel us a bit about you, many of our members will be able to relate and may be able to offer help

barberanna

Hi as I mentioned my names Anna I’m a young 51 , I’ve been diagnosed with lupus , fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my spine , shoulders elbow wrists knees and left ankle ( phew! )I also have a under active thyroid , sjogrens ,IBS and a good sense of humour   I was diagnosed about 5 years ago and unfortunately had to give up work as a special needs teacher due to the fatigue and pain . I’m a bit lost in life and trying to find my new place and purpose whilst battling daily with ever changing symptoms. 

Ami2301

Hi @barberanna welcome to the community! How are you feeling today?

barberanna

Hi ami , I slept well but always wake up just  as tired . Pain levels not to bad seeming it’s raining here . Body like a weather barometer lol 

barberanna

Are you ok ? Ami2301 said:

Hi @barberanna welcome to the community! How are you feeling today?

barberanna

Yer I’ll be fine ami , you tend to plod on don’t you , hows yourself , you looking forward to the weekend ? 

Ami2301

I know what you mean @barberanna I am OK thanks, a bit tired as went to see a film last night and didn't get back home until quite late but it was worth it!

Adrian_Scope

Hello @barberanna, welcome to the community. I'm glad to have you with us. Please let us know if you need any support or advice with anything.

barberanna

Thank you Adrian , I wish I’d found this forum a lot sooner ! 

steve51

Hi @barberanna

Good Afternoon & Welcome it’s great to meet 👍👍

I am one of the Community Champion’s here at Scope.

Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help/support you with.

@steve51

barberanna

Thank you Steve , I’ve had a very positive welcome by the team . I’m currently awaiting more mri scans on my back once I know what I’m dealing with long term I think there’s going to be another  big game change to my future . I’m being positive and taking things as they come . 

steve51

Hi @barberanna

No probs it’s my “Pleasure”

Yes it’s the only way to be to be “honest”

“Please please” try not to “dwell” on “things”

We are all here to “help & support” you.

Yes please please let us know if there’s anything that we can help you with “long term”

@steve51