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Hi, my name is lorna.

lornak_uk
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Hiya, I'm Lorna.
I have lots of chronic things inc fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, exertion compartment syndrome & kidney disease. I was kinda managing until 3rd Jan19 when I got gout the 1st time & it kicked my butt! It's turned chronic too & has recurred 4 times. My fibro & cfs have flared & I've needed to stay in hospital. I'm adapting to needing a wheelchair & extra home care. Big changes.
I have lots of chronic things inc fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, exertion compartment syndrome & kidney disease. I was kinda managing until 3rd Jan19 when I got gout the 1st time & it kicked my butt! It's turned chronic too & has recurred 4 times. My fibro & cfs have flared & I've needed to stay in hospital. I'm adapting to needing a wheelchair & extra home care. Big changes.
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Hello and welcome. Your in a good place here. Lots of knowledgeable people on this site. If they can't help you well they will definitely know someone who can. X
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Hi @lornak_uk - Welcome to the community, Lorna. I'm very sorry to read about the problems you've been facing this year, especially gout. My Dad got it once, & he said it was excruciating.It must be very difficult adapting to the changes that have occurred. I managed to deteriorate gradually(!), which in some ways may be easier than what you've experienced. Others here will relate, however, from what I've seen here.There are people here with fibro & M.E. & a few with kidney disease.I don't know if you've looked into gout online, so sending links just in case. See: http://www.ukgoutsociety.org/ and https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/articles/condition/gout Both sites also give links to other websites.Please have a look around. If you go up this page, you'll see a link to 'All groups' on the right, where you'll find other sections.If you have any questions, please say. There are some very friendly & supportive people here.
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Aw thank you both so much for making me feel so welcome. Chiarieds thanks for the info, I'll have a look xXx
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Hi @lornak_uk and welcome to the community!Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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Great to have you with us @lornak_uk. Let us know if there’s anything we can help with!
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Thanks so much xXx
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