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Hi Fonzy, I was thinking of you and wondering how the appointment went. Sorry it wasn't what you were hoping to hear!  Hang in there! Hugs, Mary 
 The harder I work, the luckier I get.—Thomas Jefferson
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Thanks everyone ...im starting to get it sunk in my head this is a long term disease.
Thanks for all your caring well wishes.
Fonzy
 Happy Trails To You Until We Meet Again
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Fonzy,
hi i was told 12 years ago that i had about 5 years of mobility left. yes, i have fused three verabre, lots of AS symptoms and all joints show some sign.
but i am not fused stiff. i am still quite active, tho in pain. stay the course, keep the faith and keep on living the life you and your loved ones choose.
you are inmy prayers
I keep the New Covenant,
when I fail....I am pulled
back into place by HIM.
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Hey Fonzy,
Ask if you can take azulfadine rather than sulfasalazine... same drug, but azulfadine is enteric coated and therefore easier on stomach and works better.
Those two drugs were my miracle drugs. But important to get bloodwork done every 3 months.
Best to you,
Tim
AS may win some battles, but I will win the war.
KONK - Keep ON Kicking
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Fonzy,
I am sorry to hear this! I do have to say though, you sound like you're taking it well. As well as you can take something like this.
Good luck to you, and as always, feel free to come here for encouragement!
Aly
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