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Rheumatoid arthritis after I had my twins

Posted By Dw-2019

"Rheumatoid arthritis after I had my twins"

About: Grantham & District Hospital / Gynaecology Grantham & District Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics Lincoln County Hospital / Maternity Newark Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics

(as the patient),

Things began go wrong during my pregnancy and I started having problems with my joints especially my hand joints. Morning after I had my twins one of the doctor’s noticed my joints and immediately contacted the rheumatoid arthritis department and by the afternoon a consultant from the department had seen me and the process of being diagnosed began.

Since then I have a lot of other problems including needing a hysterectomy. Through all my illnesses, operations and procedures I have had excellent care and without that care I’m not too sure I would be here now been able to live my life to the best I can.

I have ongoing issues however the care I get from my local doctor, the consultants, nurses etc is amazing and I will always be in their debt. Their care for me has allowed me to continue to care for my children. That is priceless. Thank you everyone.

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Response from Sharon Kidd, Patient Experience Manager, Patient Experience, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 5 years ago
Sharon Kidd
Patient Experience Manager, Patient Experience,
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Submitted on 27/09/2019 at 16:03
Published on Care Opinion at 16:03

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Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and clearly you have had a lot to deal with over the years and have been looked after so well by each of the teams. I have shared your story with each teams and I know they will be delighted to read it.

Thank you again & take care

Sharon

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Update posted by Dw-2019 (the patient)

Thank you for your response. I was glad to be able to share my story as I am truly grateful for everything the NHS Team have done for me. I don’t believe you guys get the appreciation you so truly deserve and I want people to realise how lucky we are to have you guys.

I have been back studying and have now embarked on my degree something even three years ago I didn’t think I would ever be able to do. I am walking without walking sticks 99% of the time. I am getting more activate and even though I will never run again or do a lot of what I did do before I have learnt to adapt and reach new goals. I wish everyone all the very best.

From one very grateful patient.

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