I know Mollyc sometimes they look at you like your from another planet. I am lucky to have been with the same Rheumy since AS was found 30 years ago. He is only a few years older than me so that has helped..Like you I have food getting caught in my gullet. My rheumy told me years ago that there would be good and bad days, he just didn't say that most would be bad. I keep waiting for things to burn out as i have never had remission. But like everyone else on here my attitude is positive...thanks for answering.