Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis: My Experience

Hi, for everyone out there, AS sucks. The best advice is to do your best to find a good Dr. that works in conjunction with a pain specialist. I've had it since the early 80's and it has gone from an irritation to I wonder if it is time to put the dog down. I started with a stiffening neck and I am now bone on bone in the knees and hips. (still working on replacements in my head - I'm not thrilled with the idea of even more pain) I don't like taking the pain meds but without them there are days I wouldn't be worth a nickel. Unfortunately AS is not a constant. It goes up and down for no reason I can figure out. Just keep trying to keep your head straight (kind of tough at times) and don't hold anything back from your Dr..