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Ankylosing spondylitis: talking to your family

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spond568

10/13/2021 at 12:02 PM

spond568

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Are you all able to talk to your family about your AS? Do they believe you? Do they support you? I need advice

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Courtney_J

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10/14/2021 at 6:07 PM

Good advisor

Courtney_J

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Joined in 2020

Hello @spond568‍, thank you for opening this discussion! emoticon cute

Hi everyone, how are you today?

Are you able to talk openly about your AS with your loved ones? Do they understand what you're going through? How do you talk to them about it? Have you ever had someone not believe you?
@Badbones‍ @Cdionne1089‍ @Avro560‍ @Kerryross‍ @Kanna3‍ @w2007sara‍ @JayLynn‍ @Tinamaria‍ @jrobinjrob‍

Don't hesitate to share your experiences and advice here!

Take care,
Courtney

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sulo167

Edited on 03/27/2024 at 12:12 AM

sulo167

Joined in 2024

Good site! I really love how comfortable it is on my eyes. I'm wondering how I can be notified every time there's a new post. [This content has been moderated by an administrator]

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Badbones

11/04/2021 at 2:13 PM

Badbones

Joined in 2021

For me, it is important not to hesitate to speak up. Your family must support you, it is essential for our recovery

cynicalgiddy

Edited on 01/25/2024 at 3:15 AM

cynicalgiddy

Joined in 2023

As for my own opinion, I am willing to tell my family my current situation about AS. Because only family is the place that loves, protects and protects us. Your family will take care of you through this difficult time. flappy bird

orabelle

Edited on 04/23/2024 at 3:50 AM

orabelle

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I think you should be frank with your family [This content has been moderated by an administrator]

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CDKennedy

Edited on 05/22/2022 at 10:09 PM

CDKennedy

Joined in 2018

I am in the severe range now at 74 yrs old. I have found thru trial and error and getting older with SA, I sleep on my back because I can hardly turn to my side now. I also take 10 mg Melatonin. I didn't know it came in 20 mg! (Thanks ladyslipper 67) What has really help with my back pain, when in bed, is a large memory foam wedge. The large end is under my knees and my legs go down to the small end. It doesn't move when I sleep but then again I am not turning over back and forth. This takes the pressure off my back. I hope this helps someone.

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CDKennedy

Edited on 05/22/2022 at 10:09 PM

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