I am very thankful to find this forum and hear from others. Flare subsided but I have followed through with advice and will be seeing a rheum doc shortly....
It is good news that you have the flare under control. Mine has also
settled down. There has been another change in the weather ;-) Maggie ... From:...
Hi Jessie, I wanted to address some of the points that we had already covered, but in the light of what I have discovered after I found out that I have a...
You're right about inactivity, Maggie. It's not good for AS. The old saying, "Rest is Rust" applies here. With AS, although it feels like the best thing to...
Michael, I am going by my own experience here. When I am stuck at a desk with a
sedentary job I do tend to worsen. I try to get moving as much as possible,
but...
I know you're both right about needing to be more active. It's just goes against your survival instinct to do something that's going to cause you pain. And, I...
For some reason, that just reminded me of the phenomenon that ASers experience when they sit in one spot too long ... the body aligning itself to the contours...
Michael, There is a lot of truth in what you say here. I have been experiencing a lot
of this stiffening up. It is one reason that I am reluctant to take on...
Hi Jessie, There are two issues here that need to be discussed. First of all, when you
are in flare it is still a good idea to do very gentle exercises. The...
I have already responded but I forgot some extra advice: 1. Do what your body tells you. If there is pain, stretch it. 2. Get into the water. Hydrotherapy is...
This game was just what "the doctor ordered!!!". LOL There has been so much frustration on my part just going back and forth from doctor to doctor. I am sure...
This Week at the Spondy Cafe: Hot off the griddle, Pancakes!! Join a splendiferous spasm of 'specially sporty Spondys for a supportive chat EVERY Saturday...
A Spondyville inspired version of the old board game is up on our Spondyville.com website: http://spondyville.com/page46spondopoly.html Have Fun! Spenser23as...
LOL! Love the "just waiting" and "doctors appt." VERY HILARIOUS and inventive, Michael. Ty ... From: spenser23as<mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To:...
This board is been quiet lately...where is everyone? Gosh, the Autumn colors here in Seattle are in full glory. The nights are crisp, with early morning fog,...
I just discovered the new rich text beta option for posting. Sheesh, it's about time Yahoo came up with something interesting... [Non-text portions of this...
My name is Amy. I am a freshman in college and currently deciding between a Human Services major or a Human Development major. I just joined after someone from...
This is my favorite time of year. Every year my family has an Octoberfest at our cabin in the mountains of Ashe County, NC. the weekend before Halloween...
Thanks, I like that imagination all in one game.. Bill ... From: spenser23as <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: Spondyville@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October...
I'm not sure where my first reply went, but in case it got waylaid by Yahoo, let me say again, Welcome to Spondyville Amy and all the recent newcomers to our...
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I used to save these for my grandchildren... but i'm not paying to mail them...lol I have probably about 40 of them.. I know some of the schools save them for...
Hello, I seen your letter for the soup labels... Can you tell me more abouth them. Bill Eastman--- In Spondyville@yahoogroups.com, "Betty" ... mail ... them ...
In a message dated 10/14/2006 7:19:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, billy_422000@... writes: Hello, I seen your letter for the soup labels... Can you tell...
Jayne, I deleted your post because you included your name and mailing address, and I don't think it's a good idea to post that in this public forum. I kept...
That was not my address, I live in the Bahamas, It was only a mail drop. My name is on other public groups and I have never had a problem. _____ From:...
Hey Y'all, I am new to Spondyville and have been rather quiet. Just don't get me started then I can't shut up. I have been experiencing numbness in my face for...
Hi Gigi, I recommend that you go and see your doctor. It could be nerve related. On the other hand, have you started any new meds recently? ... From:...