ronel,

i want to second (or should i say third) what others have said here: please don't be afraid to post things like this in the future. i personally think the best posts are those that others are passionate enough about to generate a good discussion of varied views, one that lets people become completely honest about their thoughts and feelings (in a respectful way of course). i learn so much from all these views, not only the ones that mirror mine, but maybe even more so those that seem like polar opposites. for me, its through these shared views that i grow as an individual. yes, your post generated quite a discussion, but if it weren't for your post, then i never would have had the opportunity to read some of these truly wonderful replies, which have reminded me just how very special everyone is.


sue

Spondyloarthropathy, HLAB27 negative
Humira (still methylprednisone for flares, just not as often. Aleve if needed, rarely.)
LDN/zanaflex/flector patches over SI/ice
vits C, D. probiotics. hyaluronic acid. CoQ, Mg, Ca, K.
chiro
walk, bike
no dairy (casein sensitivity), limited eggs, limited yeast (bread)