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Spinal injection...yea, life with A.S

Had a spinal injection (between the shoulder blades) yesterday.  Supposed to help with the pain in the neck the shoulder, and the numbness of the right arm.  I was a bit nervous about this-would it hurt etc.  Got to the surgery center and they called me back.  Nurse comes in the put in an IV line.  She says this is a numbing shot.  I ask what are you numbing and she says so the IV won't hurt--I literally laughed out loud!!!  Then I tell her, I get monthly remicade IV's.  She says, Oh, then this probably wouldn't have bothered you.  In my mind I'm thinking not really-I'm used to it.  Then another nurse comes in, says she's going to give me--can't remember the name--but I say what's it for, her it's something to make you a little sleepy and relax.  Well, then all the sudden---I'm like oooohhhhhh!  She said you feel that?  YEP!  Then she gives me another dose.  I think I remember saying that was better than a m...

Just another day with Ankylosing Spondylitis

I would love nothing more than to log on and say---I have no pain today or better yet, I'm in remission.  I've heard a few folks say this and then I wonder did they have A.S?  The same AS I have cause everyone that I'm aware of having what "I" have--there's NO REMISSION.   Yesterday was the 4th of July!  Happy 4th everyone!  Those of us with AS woke thinking will I make it today.  If you're wondering...no I did not.  I couldn't manage an all day event.  Went to the parade.  Then went to see my beautiful Laney Ann sing---stood outside in the heat.  So, no fireworks.  Too much pain and exhaustion.  GREAT NEWS Laney Ann's CD has been pre-released!  And she's giving 10% of all July sales to AS!!!  Research and knowledge is what we must have!!!!  You can listen and purchase her music at http://www.tatemusicgroup.com/epk/?id=17500   EXCITING!!! http://www.tatemusicgroup.com/epk/?id=17500    on...