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It was good to get away for a week but nice to be back. I've composed a top ten list (top 9 actually) that may be good for a laugh. Feel free to add.
Rick
You know you may have AS when....
Your doctor asks to take your x-rays to the medical association "show and tell."
You understand the point of Velcro footwear.
Your sleep is interrupted by pain and your pain is interrupted by sleep.
Dropping something on the floor means that you didn't really want it that badly after all.
You think everyone should try LSD.
The candy dish on your coffee table is full of Tylenol.
Your local pharmacy sent you a Christmas card.
You find yourself watching the Craftmatic Adjustable Bed advertisements with great interest.
You have an inexplicable loathing towards gymnasts.
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Excellent.. and scary cause a couple of weeks ago I got knew GP. Went for general unAS related physical. Well he calls in all of his colleagues to ckeck me out like they just got a neat knew medical toy, me. I don't mind it at least they're curious.  stevec-they also serve who stand and wait
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Hey Rick...glad to see you back....and I see you brought your humor with you too!......I loved the loathing the gymnists thing  ...that is just how I feel ...  Lovie dovies....Debbie
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General_AS_Kicker
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That was real good, Rick. I have a few more to add, but will do it another day. Hugs, Cindy 
Hugs,
Cindy
Back pain since early childhood. Dx'd with HLB27 iritis in '96, AS in 2001, FMS in 2002.
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Fifth_Degree_AS_Kicker
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Steve,
I can recall going to a night clinic when I had the flu or something. The GP on duty was obviously just out of med school. When he found out I had AS it was almost like I made his day. He couldn't ask enough questions.
Rick
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Rick, Welcome back!! I can totally relate to the gymnast thing. Is it just us? I remember saying to my husband once that watching someone do something made my joints hurt, skating, jumping of any kind, athletes.... He looked at me like I was crazy..................... maybe, but it does...............  linda marabella 
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You find yourself wearing sandals year round - - even in New England. You have more pill bottles on the top of your fridge than your grandparents do. You get tired of explaining why you're limping/hunching over/leaning on a cane and hearing, "You're too young to have arthritis," and instead start telling people it's an old skydiving injury. Sorry, it's early in the morning, that's the best I can do  Cheryl  Dogs aren't threatened if you earn more than they do
My guy
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. Author Unknown
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Sometimes I feel like I'm my rheumy's personal science project, he doesn't have very many AS patients and I'm the only female in his roster. But he's been very effective in getting me on meds that the HMO normally wouldn't approve because they're only approved for RA, so I guess I don't mind being his lab rat Cheryl Dogs aren't threatened if you earn more than they do
My guy
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague. Author Unknown
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I told my pharmacy last year my goal was to get OFF their Christmas card list! They said I am part of the family. I am certainly the part providing financial support!!!
Sandi
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It's all so true!!!!!!!!!!!
Tammy
With AS "Kink" takes on a whole new meaning.
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[maroon][big][big]hugs....Debbie....[/big][/big]
