hi snowlady,

that's great you're able to keep working, and better yet, able to retire soon! i am his only employee, so i guess i would say i'm an asset to him. haha well, since i was just dg'd this past thursday, i was just able to tell him recently. he was saddened for me, but said that it makes a lot sense to him now. i haven't let him adjust my lowback in forever it seems, because of the pain down there and in my hips, but he's always told me that i am the hardest person that he has ever had to adjust (he's been a chiro for 25 years!!), so i asked him if he thinks there could already be some fusion and he said that he does think that is the case. but, with being in pain for over a year now, he hasn't done too much in the way of adjusting because i wouldn't let him!! he has, however, helped me with vitamin supplements and nutrition advice, as he has extensive knowledge. he's going to do further research for me on AS and i will keep you posted on any info he provides!! take care, renee