Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group New Here

Thank You!! I will ask believe me. I still have so many questions about this disease. Like how many people actually are stooped over from it? That scares me... I know wierd. Here I am dealing with all this pain, practically unbearable at times and I am worried about being stooped over. You would think I would be more worried about the pain..... Also does the pain really go away eventually? you said ask so I am :) Glad to meet you :)
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Thank You!! Yes I can see. I can't believe how welcome I feel! Thanks
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Thanks... You can bet I will stick around. It is so nice to be in company that you really can relate to. I have felt so alone. It seems everyone looks at me and can not believe the pain that I am in. I think that they think I am nuts...:(
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Thank you for the insight. I am sure you are right. I do have my better days. It just seems latelyl I have not had relief that I so desperately need. I am exhausted, and still trying to keep up with our horse facility and my dogs,rabbits... I have to much on my plate right now, and it seems that will have to change.Lots to think about. But I am a trooper, and not going to just lay down and quit. I just have to keep my head up and not dwell on pain and what is wrong with me.. Can't change it so heck I guess I have to live with it :) Nice to meet you.. Trish
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You are so very right.... There is good that has come of this. It will be hard to give up the ridding. It has been such a part of my life. Just built a horse facility two years ago. Due to my health I have moved all my boarders out and just my horses are in this huge barn.....Oh well. I will ride as my body permits, but it will not be the same, nor as frequent, if at all. Right now I don't even have the desire...... But hey there are plenty other things I can do I guess Just have to open my eyes a bit. Trish~
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Thank you so very much for the info. I will indeed look into it. I am very open. My biggest problem at the moment is my reaction to the( NSAIDS) I have a very sensitive immune system. I tend to get hives and other problems when taking them.... So I don't know quite what I will do. I guess talk to the doctor and see his take on it. We are just getting started.... Thanks again. Trish~
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Thanks! I am sure trying to soak up as much as I can... Thanks for the welcome!
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Thank You!!!

Thank You! Yes been through the tests. My arthritic panel was a mess. I know my complements were very elivated not sure on the rest, but he told me the disease was very active??? Does that sound right?. My x-rays showed what my doc says is pausitive AS in my Lumbar region I believe.My neck is not involved at this time. Kinda wierd for I sure have pain and stiffness there. I have a follow up apt. with him to go over eveything. I was tested for the gene,but have not had my results back yet...Thanks for all the good info!!
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Thanks!! I am feeling very welcome :)