Hi Wally
I am B27+ but no AS, same with my Mom.
Eric is the first and only (so far) in my family to develop AS.
My older son has never been tested, and has no problems, so he will not be. If down the road problems arise, then he can be tested.
Neither my brother or sister have been tested, and again no problems. Same parents.
I got tested as Erics Rhuemy asked me to. Something about a study that was being conducted and how to treat depending on what parent carried the gene.
My mom got tested because she wanted to know.
I dont know why Eric contacted this disease, and I wish with all my heart that he did not, but the family is all aware of the gene. We just dont go looking for things......
Cindy is right with the insurance. I am not sure exactly how it goes over there, but I think that you have the government insurance and then a lot of times need to take a private policy out for things the government wont cover.....it is the same type of thing here.
Some can get on Medicare or Medicade, or the children can get on a state run program, just not as good as private insurances.
If I did not have private insurance, then Eric would never of gotten on Enbrel and be in remission.
I guess I am getting off the track here....sorry....I have a way of doing that most of the time.
Have a great day!
Lori
