that's so tough Buster. Thinking of you,put up the good fight and you will do as well as your dear ol' dad
I had a similar experience to yours regarding work/toil.....in my 30s I had a sort of remission, I started training as hard as a pro boxer (3 hours per day) and had a body/frame of 140lbs 5' 8' to prove it
I can only imagine what that year long recovery was like....oh man
when I had my THR done 4 weeks ago all the nurses and physios made remarks about my shape saying it was not bad at all considering how long I have had AS.i have been a bit lucky that way.i work out at home with bench flyes and stuff and still put in a shift or two these days with the"keep fit" I think it keeps the curved spine at arms length
I had a go at hydro about six months ago, it does make you feel much better when you leave the pool (alive from the waist down) but alas it is short lasting, but the long term advantages will be worth it...and remember the exercises can be adapted for dry land
don't knock yourself out with work Buster when it becomes too much. a good letter from your doctor to ATOS will set you up
where are you in the UK?
keep in touch my friend
I am in Lanarkshire
PS let me know how you eventually get on with the TNFs...they are not for me but that's a different story......
Last edited by saltire; 10/07/13 09:22 PM.
