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Ankylosing spondylitis: talking to your family
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Courtney_J
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Hello @spond568, thank you for opening this discussion!
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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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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For me, it is important not to hesitate to speak up. Your family must support you, it is essential for our recovery
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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. [This content has been moderated by an administrator for violating Carenity’s Terms of Use.]
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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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@orabelle THANKS YOU.
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CDKennedy
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
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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Are you all able to talk to your family about your AS? Do they believe you? Do they support you? I need advice