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#384774 03/27/10 08:53 AM
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Hi everyone

I wanted to tell you my story, but then I feel like a big whinger. So I will cut it short and just say I have AS too, been on a heap of drugs which didn't work. Then tried humira and am now on remicade tramadol and sometimes oxycodone.
I'm 49 was diagnosed last August after years of justifying to myself why I felt so awful.
Its nice to be here amongst people who understand! I'm looking forward to talking with all of you. smile

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Welcome to KA, Tulip. Sorry that you have AS but I'm glad you found us.


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Hello Tulip
Welcome! Glad you found your "voice" on here!
I for one, would be very interested to hear more of your story if you want to tell it. It might help to give details so others can relate specifically to your problems and experiences... just a thought.
Hope to talk to you more, take care rainbow


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Hello Tulip - Welcome to the KA family. Join Tink in saying that hope you'll tell us your story. AS is such a weird disease that all info is grist to the mill.

Look forward to hearing more from you - and don't forget, any questions, just ask away. There is sure to be someone who has some sort of info to clarify matters for you, and if not, then can at least be supportive, and, send you a big (((HUG))).

Have a happy day -

Molly C (France)
Keeping on Keeping on (as one does!)


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Ditto on telling your story. AS differs in everyone, and I think all together, we each have the keys to understanding this disease. I feel like we're a big think tank, and it's good for us to keep believing that we'll find the cure some day.

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Hi Tulip, welcome to Kickas. I'm always glad when another AS'er finds their way here. Just making that first post sometimes is the hardest thing to do. I will have to agree we do want to hear you story, that's how we get to know you and your situations so we can help. You will quickly see how this is place you will feel comfortable in. This is one big family, and the ideas and information will help you a lot.
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Lay it on us! It helps me feel like I'm not probably, maybe, actually losing my mind when I hear others AS symptoms! grin

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Hi there Tulip,

Glad you could find us here, great site for support and learning about AS. Pray you can find what you are looking for with stopping by at Kickas.

Tim


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You have heard of the Book of the Month Club? well this is the joint of the week club. Funny, I don't remember signing up. This is a great place for us newbies.
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hi tulip and welcome!

i too would love to hear your story.



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