yeah-me, too. and i'm in the process of getting diagnosed with both crohn's and as. -w David <dnarun2@...> wrote: I've heard the exact opposite. In...
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donk262y
Mar 1, 2006 4:06 pm
I have recently been diagnosed with spondyoarthropathy. I have had on and off back pain for several years and have gone to many different types of doctors...
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yazolinogirl
Mar 1, 2006 4:28 pm
Hello, I've been searching for a support group for either AS or for chronic illness/pain in my area but can't seem to find any. Does anyone have any info on...
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C. Moore
tiregoddess2
Mar 1, 2006 5:04 pm
Sheryl, Have you been to the SAA message board? There are listings for support groups, and I believe there may be one in your area, not sure. The link is:...
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spenser23as
Mar 1, 2006 7:01 pm
Hi. I know of one AS support group that meets in Houston, TX at the Univ. of Texas Medical School. You can contact Richard Powell by email at:...
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spenser23as
Mar 1, 2006 7:33 pm
Well, it looks like Yahoo ate my first response, so ... Hi Don. You've come to the right place. Welcome to Spondyville. The residents of Spondyville are a...
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Christie Bertulies
clevgal2002
Mar 1, 2006 8:07 pm
Hi, You are not alone in how you are feeling. I went from being a full time flight trauma nurse with 3 kids and a husband. I was an assistant coach on my...
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SG
yazolinogirl
Mar 1, 2006 9:52 pm
Thank you both for your insight about the Tx Medical AS group in Houston. Yes, I actually just found out about this one in Jan. I went in Jan and it was...
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David
davidnyc10069
Mar 1, 2006 10:36 pm
I recently discovered this message board and the spondyville website. I have suffered with extreme neck and back stiffness since I was a teenager, though I was...
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Aday4me@...
Mar 1, 2006 10:56 pm
You got that right, I have always contended thatI feel a High pressure system appraoching a day or two before it does, [Non-text portions of this message have...
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David
dnarun2
Mar 2, 2006 2:07 am
We were also at the support group in Houston in Jan. We actually live in Austin, though, so we can't make it on a regular basis. The lady who did the...
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Rebecca Jochen
rajtryot
Mar 2, 2006 2:11 am
I live in Hawaii where it is always warm - but it rains every day. I have also lived in Michigan where it is COLD. I will tell you that if stiffness is your...
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SG
yazolinogirl
Mar 2, 2006 3:20 am
Very interesting that you brought this up... my personal experience is with mostly aches & pains, like having the flu... I live near Houston, Texas and the...
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SG
yazolinogirl
Mar 2, 2006 3:23 am
Hi!! I remember you! Yes, Laura wrote me an email today and said the next meeting is on March 14th but she is still looking for a speaker. There is also a...
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David Asch
davidnyc10069
Mar 2, 2006 5:21 am
Hi R - thanks for writing.Over the next couple of years, during my vacation weeks, I am going to investigate dry warm areas such as Phoenix, Tucson and Palm...
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Robbie
robinshannon...
Mar 2, 2006 2:28 pm
I've been diagnosed with both Osteoarthritis and Spondylitis and have first degree relatives with one or the other, but not both. My problem is I can't tell...
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Rebecca Jochen
rajtryot
Mar 2, 2006 2:45 pm
Good luck with that. At least you have a choice! My hubby is Army and we live where they tell us to live - but I am not holding my beath for anyplace better...
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spenser23as
Mar 2, 2006 6:03 pm
The topic for TONIGHT's Monthly Online Evening meeting will be: The Semi-Annual Spondyville GRIPE-FEST!! (aka) "AS you DON'T like it!! (aaka) THAT'S what I...
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spenser23as
Mar 2, 2006 6:05 pm
Here are the Ground Rules for the Spondyville Gripe-Fest: The Gripe-Fest is simple, yet its effects can be profound. All you do is type simple statements about...
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Linda Estes
lyn12255
Mar 3, 2006 2:45 am
My pain and inflammation prevent me from doing much excercise. One thing I can do is wateraerobics. I feel very little pain in the water. The place I go ...
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kddid323
Mar 3, 2006 3:51 am
I was just diagnosed with spondylo arthritis. I'm just trying to find out more about what it's about and what to do. It looks like excercise is very important...
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spenser23as
Mar 3, 2006 4:16 am
First off, Welcome to Spondyville. In my opinion, the best site on the intenet for accurate, truthful information on spondylitis and it's related diseases, is...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 1:14 pm
Thanks for writing back. I will take your advice. spenser23as <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: First off, Welcome to Spondyville. In my opinion, the best...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 1:21 pm
I'm at the same point in the process as you. If I find anything out I think is helpful I will let you know. kddid323 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: I was...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 1:44 pm
That is helpful. I have to change my entire outlook on working out. Until this time I have been a lifter and runner. It seems both of those have been taken...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 1:49 pm
Just got message today. Thanks for the invite. spenser23as <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Here are the Ground Rules for the Spondyville Gripe-Fest: The...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 2:20 pm
Christie, thanks so much for writing back. My name is Don. My kids are young...4,9 and 13. I am 43. I am the main bread winner in the family and have lived...
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Don Kanavy
donk262y
Mar 3, 2006 2:45 pm
I got your message. I am wondering about the meds that are being used and what ones seem to be most effective. I have read about several different options....
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Christie Bertulies
clevgal2002
Mar 3, 2006 3:49 pm
Hi Don, If you ever need anything including fighting the blues please feel free to contact me. Im not happy unless Im helping others, probley why I enjoyed...
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spenser23as
Mar 3, 2006 7:25 pm
This is a tough question to answer in specifics. There are so many different meds and types of meds, and because body chemistry differs from individual to...