Welcome Hello... ...and welcome to the autumn issue of Inspire. We get asked a lot about the safety of arthritis drugs and their side effects, especially when people are taking other medication. One theme that crops up a lot is how safe your medication is when trying for a baby or during pregnancy. We examine how arthritis might affecta woman in pregnancy and beyond, and we discover how to manage fatigue and joint problems. We also look at drug safety. Elsewhere, we talk to exercise teacher Alison Bailey, who has managed to continue running her classes despite living with osteoarthritis. And, weve got some excellent tips for how to lose weight without going on a diet. If you could dowith shedding a few pounds, then you might be inspired byour clever ideas... Enjoy the magazine! Keep in touch! Click the images to read about this issues contributors Facebook f Logo Stay up to date with Arthritis Cares latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, email webmaster@arthritiscare. org.uk or sign up via the Arthritis Care website Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook f Logo CMYK / .ai Tracey Lattimore, Editor georgina wintersgill is a health journalist who lives with her husband, two daughters and their cat. She likes reading, writing and drinking coffee. favourite way to relax? Reading in the bath. Nothing too taxing: a vintage thriller is perfect. I stay in until I find out whodunnit, or until my toes go wrinkly. Phil lattimore is a freelance journalist and editor who enjoys distance running, making bread and playing bass guitar in his band. favourite way to relax? Sitting on a summers evening, watching the sun set over the fields behind our garden or by the sea, with a glass of wine and a book. Debbie Holden works for Arthritis Care, and is the England service manager for Living Well with Arthritis. favourite way to relax? Reading is my best way to unwind when I get the chance! Losing myself in a good book or audiobook takes my mind off everything else.