Hi Judy, I was displaying symptoms in 1987 and was told by a rheumy in 1991 that it was Fibromyalgia. My first rheumy did not have sufficient data but he...
Hi Sharon, Thanks you for the welcome. Its a very good suggestion to keep calling for an appt. I sure will try that. I really feel the need to see the new...
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Hi Spenser23as, I did took my husband to the Rheumy with me too. I swear that man has the patience of Jobe. As we agree, no one understands what we are going...
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Hi Christi, Thank you for the welcome. In my email to spenser23as, I talked about losing friends, but in the last 2 days I have found more friends then I have...
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Hi Karen, I sure know about cortisone shots. I suppose everyone on this list does. They are actually one of my best friends. :) Exercise is something that's...
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Hi Lisa, Thanks for the welcome. This list is making me feel like Miss America. Okay, maybe Way Pass My Prime America Sorry to hear you have Crohn's too....
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I really like this story. Thanks for sharing it. The writer is correct in saying some days are worst than others. I guess that's the days I'm short of...
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A perk huh? I'll have to keep that in mind. I'm not sick, I'm perky! Judy - FL...
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Hi Tyler, Thanks! I hear Washington State is beautiful. Isn't that where Big Foot lives? Ha-Ha. Judy - FL...
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Hi Maggie, I think I have signs now. I have been dealing with symptoms for 30 years and almost 6 years ago the Rheumy told me I had RA and now that I have ...
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There is worse though. What I really detest are those people who can walk just about anywhere. They have osteoporosis and need to walk for the sake of their...
I have some other ideas that might help. I have an excellent physiotherapist and we have been going through some stretches etc. with me. What she has explained...
Yes, I can understand the neck . If I sit down without moving for five or ten minutes, then turn my neck, it feels like it's going to break but luckily it...
Welcome Judy! I was diagnosed with AS in 1996 though I had symptoms at least a couple of years before that and Crohn's that developed when I was about 15...
Hi Judy, I have AS and they assume fibromyalgia. I take Enbrel. Also, depending on what's going on, I take one or more of the following - ibuprofen, Skelaxin...
Oh yes...so many of us have experienced the phrase "but you don't look sick" and all the associated comments. It's one of the "perks" of the disease. LOL Tyler...
Judy, welcome to the group! I live about as far away from you as possible and still remain in the continental US---I'm in the state of Washington. Tyler ...
hi judy. this is the right place!!! hehe!! there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here. as far as meds go, i'm on methotrexate, and hoping to get on...
i am especially loud in the morning, or after sitting for a while. usually it just kind of moves with me. ankles, knees, hips. my neck is very crunchy too!!...
Judy in time they will notice because even if you have a mild form of the spondylitis, I can assure you that over time you will have signs that will be visible...
Hi Judy, Welcome. I am new this I am very happy that I joined the group. Everyone has given me so much information. I wish you luck with your appointment in...
And ... If you've never read the "Spoon Theory", check it out here in PDF format: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/navigation/BYDLS-TheSpoonTheory.pdf...
You're right, Judy. Most of us have had that same problem. It's hard sometimes for friends and loved ones to understand something so beyond their realm of...
I'm very glad to be part of this group. My family, while supportive, doesn't understand, and how could they? How could anyone that doesn't live with this...
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This might calm your fears: http://orthopedics.about.com/od/arthritis/f/cracking.htm Spenser23as...
Hi Judy! Welcome to Spondyville. I'm glad you found us! Yes, this is the right forum. We're concerned with Spondylaorapathy in all its many forms. Don't worry...
Our regular weekly Spondy Cafe chat sessions are held each and every Saturday. The first chat, begins at 10AM Eastern time (7AM Pacific) AND, for all those...
Thanks Marvin, My husband was a bit worried over always hearing that sound. I am glad to hear it normal. My teeth I am sure is from my crohn's. Sharon ... the...
Hi, My name is Judy and I am brand new to this list. I am glad I found it. I was first diagnosed with RA, and then as my doctor kept track of my symptoms, he...
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