[Monica3]

Hi! Just registered for the first time ever anywhere and this is my first blog (yes, I am behind at age 42). I was diagnosed with Lupus in April 2007 and have been taking Plaquenil, baby aspirin, Celebrex and pain meds PRN since that time. Recently entered into my first flare when it started getting cold here in Virginia.

I have been reading the threads of others here for the past day and found myself wanting to respond to others, so I decided to register.

My goal is to give and get support on this site. So interesting that people are from all over--love that aspect.

THank you for reading my note!
Monica

 

[cath]

Hi Monica,

Welcome to the forum. I hope you like it here.:blush: X C X

 

[Salopsally]

Hi Monica,
Im sure you will find it very helpful there are some great people here and lots of support and information.
Well done for coping with the technology too. Im sure you will go from strength to strength with it now you have got started.
Nice to meet you.
Sal x

 

[florie]

Hi Monica,
:welcome: glad you joined the site.

You will enjoy the people on it and the helpful information too.
Everyone is from all over the world. Lot's of different experiences and lots of same experiences. We have some humor too.

welcome again and nice to meet you.
Florie:rose:

 

[Joandublin]

Welcome Monica

Im glad you decided to join us As you can see from my location details on the left, I live in Dublin, Ireland. We sure are a cosmopolitan family here

Looking forward to getting to know you. Sorry to hear you are flaring. How is it affecting you?

Love
Joan:rose:

 

[LolaLola]

Hello Monica, So glad you want to join us. The people here are ALL great.
You will feel at home in no time.
x Lola

 

[Clare.T]

Welcome to the forum Monica !

I hope you will find support and useful information here and it certainly is very gratifying to able to help others, as well as comforting to be part of a community where everybody understands.

I was 55 when I first went on line so if you have had no occasion to use a PC before you are doing very well! I watch my 9 yr old grandaughter in amazement at how PC literate she is and she has even taught me a few little tricks. Getting online certainly changed my life in so many ways I can't imagine being without it now.
I hope you feel your lupus is well controlled now and that you have a good rheumatologist. If you haven't had a recent check up and your flare continues do get in touch to make sure the disease isn't in fact worsening or to get some additional help with current symptoms.

All the best and I look forward to hearing more from you.

Clare

 

[onetay]

Welcome Monica,
You have come to the right place. I hope you find the support you need and look forward to your advise also. There is a chat room here that is a good place to meet others and also get advise, hope to see you in there sometime soon. Kick back and relax you are among friends here.
Tammy

 

[sheila t]

welcome

Hello Monica

May I also welcome you to this wonderful site. Full of support, advice and great Friendship. Look forward to hearing more from you

Sheila

 

[Pink Pearl]

Welcome aboard Monica. This is a great place with caring and knowledgeable people.
Sally