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Hi Aussiegirl,
I am also very new to KA and I am amazed at the amount of information here. I am so sorry that it has been such a rough time. I can completely relate, I am still in a major flare. Just about to give myself shot number 4 of Enbrel. So far I have not found anything that reduces the pain. I have been taking Ambien CR to help with sleep. If I was not able to get some sleep I do not know where I would be!
Sharon
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Very_Addicted_to_AS_Kickin
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Yes, dear. You are exactly who I was talking about.   Warm hugs,
Kat
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
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Titanium_AS_Kicker
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lol.......I bet
Ho Kat now I am sure your lunch break has finished!!!!!
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Master_AS_Kicker
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Just wanted to stop by and say an official welcome. I'm also young, 28; it can relate to you. Keep posting, there are some grand people here!
Samantha
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Live like nobody is watching, Love until you can't and Travel to the moon & back
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welcome and hi, aussiegirl!
cc
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.
Called it a night when I couldnt keep my sore eye open, the light from the computer was realy making it hurt. Did not get a lot of sleep last night again but feel a little more refreshed than I did the morning before so thats a good thing. Sleep didnt help my eyes however, particularly the left eye feeld like it is on fire. But it will be time for the cortisone ointment soon so that should help.
Seems every joint is swollen and hurting this morning. Can handle it for now I think. Trying not to take the oxycodone if I can help it.
Rotten post nasal drip is driving me crazy though.
Everyone is so lovely and supportive here and even a little cheeky and I like that. Thank you all.
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Yes that Kevin.........cripes......cheeky as heck...my advice is to ....AVOID HIM...........Now me on the other hand......
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Hi aussiegirl...I just wanted to drop in and welcome you to our community, I'm sorry that you have this dreadful disease and are having a rough go of it but I'm glad that you've come here...this is a great place, full of wonderful, caring people and lots of great info and advice...I hope you get as much out of it as I do...again welcome to KA!!! 
Age 7- Kidney Necrosis Age 11-Bursitis Age 14-Costo Age 17-Psoriasis Age 32-Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Age 33-Sacroilitis Age 35-Interstitial Cystitis Age 40-AS Age 44-Fibro Age 44-PsA Age 45-MS Age 46-Sjogrens Age 46-Raynauds Age 47-PF  
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Hi Aussiegirl, welcome and sorry to hear you're having such a rough time of it at the moment! Have you been seen by an ophthalmologist at all? It sounds like you may have an iritis flare at the moment, which needs prompt treatment to prevent complications... I'm a veteran of iritis flares (at 33) and what you describe sounds very familiar...
All the best,
-Anke
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