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Yes, it is the long lost Painindaas. I wanted to say hello to all my friends, who even still remember me, as well as to all the new members who don't.
My life has been a whirlwind over the past year, and there is no possible way to list all the details, so I'll just hit the high points...
A year ago this month, I met the most wonderful woman in the world and it was instant love. We were married in May (yea, yea... I know I didn't tell anyone, but I really haven't had much time). Anyway, I went from being virtually alone to having the truly "instant" family... my wonderful wife and my three awesomely, unbelievably terrific stepsons. Now you can understand what I mean about lack of 'time.' I won't bore you with anymore details... Suffice it to say that my life, like the old song says, 'is but a dream"... a fantastic dream come true where I actually have to get up each morning and pinch myself just for the assurance that I really am not still asleep!
So what brings me around here now? Well, I haven't forgotten this place, and since I have 'serious' AS news to report, I couldn't forget to tell everyone. I went to a new Rheumy a couple of months ago, and she is the best. She was amazed to hear the run around I've been given and said that she would do everything she could to help me. So, anyway, after 13 years of symptoms, 4 other Rheumys, 8 different NSAIDs and countless other meds, 2 Physical Therapists, x-rays, cts, bone scans, bone density tests, multiple oscopys, and tons of frustrations... tomorrow I begin Humira. And if it doesn't work after 2 months, I have the approval of my insurance to get Enbrel!!!
Merrily, Merrily, Merrily...
Johnny
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Wow!!  this is all fantastic news Johnny. I am really happy for you to have found your wife and your instant family...I am sure you will be an excellent husband and father figuire to the three boys. That is also fantastic news that you are going to be getting some real help for your AS, I hope it works out great for you. Now lets see some pics of you and your new family. Please don't stay away for so long anymore...you where defintely missed around here. Dan
 >>>>>>  We are kicking some AS*.
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Hey Johnny,
Good to see you checking in! Congrats on the marriage and family, she is a lucky lady indeed.
Hope the humira works for you and find your answers. Miss your poems in the inspirational forum, true talent that you have.
Take care,
Tim
AS may win some battles, but I will win the war.
KONK - Keep ON Kicking
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Wow!! Congratulations! I hope you have good success with the Humira. Pop in when you have the time. Take care, Cara
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JOHNNY!!!!! Man it is good to see you! I was wondering about you just yesterday and here you are! and you got MARRIED???!!! I'm so very happy for you!  AND a biologic!!   My friend, you have struggled so very long and hard. I'm thrilled that your life has turned around the way it has. You are one of the best, Johnny, and deserve every happiness life has to offer. Now. Come around more often, OK? Please? You are missed, you know. Many warm and very excited hugs,
Kat
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
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Johnny!!!
Holy cow!! You HAVE been busy. Glad to hear you're over the moon with everything in life.
I bet things just get even better after starting a biologic too.
Congratulations, and many, many, many years of continued happiness and pain-free days to you!
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Wonderful news all the way around! What's more to say?... 
~Chelle
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Hi Johnny - I'm happy for you in your wonderful marriage and wishing for the best success with Humira. Keep us posted! ALL THE BEST TO YOU, Evelyn
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Hello Johnny
I am so glad to hear from you, you have been missed.
How wonderful and exciting that you have found love, and a ready made family as well.
I cannot tell you how happy I am for you.
Good luck with the Humira, let us know how you get on.
Many hugs.
Carol 
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