The Ankylosing Spondylitis Support Forums
As suggested in this post by one of our members, the KickAS forums are much more than just another Ankylosing Spondylitis resource. Of course, it's our membership of over 4,000 people from all over the globe that makes these forums so exceptional.
Among the vast amounts of information you will find the love, laughter and encouragement that makes this place a second home for many of us and our friends and family. But don't take our word for it, come and explore for yourself....
"Have you ever felt like the piece of the puzzle that just didn't fit? Turn it around every which way, it looks like it should fit, but it just doesn't. I feel like this all the time. To say that my puzzle piece fits here would be an all too perfect oversimplification of the truth. The truth instead is that we all bring our own puzzle pieces here, and somehow they just work together. Together they create some beautiful mosaic much more colourful and vibrant than the puzzles each of the pieces originally came from.
That's how I feel here, like I am part of something much bigger than I could ever hope to be or achieve on my own. When I feel weak, I find strength. When I feel sad, I find laughter. When I feel hopeless, I find hope. Thank you for that."
Ankylosing Spondylitis Medical Centre
The Medical Center contains important information that you may choose to use in your ongoing management of the disease. The Ankylosing Spondylitis patient guidebook has invaluable information on daily exercises and stretches, and the Pain Map will help you to communicate your inflamed joints to your doctor more effectively.Diet Centre
In 1982 at the Middlesex Hospital in London, Professor Alan Ebringer and his team began trials to assess the effectiveness of a new dietary approach to treating AS. A good deal of success has been reported by many AS patients enjoying great relief when following this diet. In this section you'll find the dietary recomendations, various notes and several of the papers Prof. Ebringer published on his theories of molecular mimicry and autoimmunity.Support Centre
Of particular interest in this area are our two newest editions - the ASKickers World Map and the KickAS Photo Gallery. The World Map indicates the location of our registered members as of July 2000, and reemphasizes that you are not alone in your battle with this disease. The KickAS Photo Gallery is an opportunity for you to meet some of our family, with links to everyone's profiles. Here you will also find fellow ASKickers stories, and other writings to make you smile or provide you with the inspiration you need.
*Medical Disclaimer*:
Please note that nothing communicated in any KickAS.org discussion forum should be construed as medical advice, regardless of the source.
We encourage members to discuss any point of interest gained from this site, in tandem with their personal physician or specialist, and prior to initiating any manner of change to their course of treatment.
The knowledge shared at KickAS.org is of a strictly personal and not professional nature. Please continue to be mindful of this important distinction.
In pregnancy, a low carbohydrate diet is potentially harmful to fetal development. Everyone needs a diet that meets their nutritional needs, if in doubt consult a qualified dietician. KickAS and its members are not legally liable for the content, information or opinions expressed therein.
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