As a newly diagnosed patient with AS, I came here to learn as much as possible about something I knew nothing about but was causing me pain and problems in every aspect of my life. That first thing I read was a comment from John saying how great that the NS diet was. It sounded to me as if he was talking down to the readers who came for information. I felt put down. I know that there are so many snake oil cures for any condition that causes people pain. That's what John's comments sounded like to me-snake oil. I am one of the lucky people who went on to read many of the other posts and I learned how caring and supporting this messageboard can be. I have learned a lot here. I am now trying to understand why it took 50 years to get a Dx. Why, after seeing two Rheumys who said I had nothing inflammatory, it was my sweet old GP who figured it out. I have been seeing a new rheumy and he plans to put me on Humira. I am waiting for all the test, x-rays and insurance problems I know are coming. The people here have given me hope. I just hate to see that others might turn away because of one person who is overbearing. Somehow, John just need to learn to be a good boy. Be nice to people.
Donna
