On Sat, 2007-10-20 at 07:59 -0600, Collins Richey wrote:
> On 10/20/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > On 10/19/07, Bob Hemus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >> My Certified Diabetes Councilor Turned my name in to the Joslin Diabetes
> > >> Foundation last year as a 50 year survivor of diabetes.
> > >
> > > Cool beans! Wonder if Kurt and I could wangle a free trip for being
> > > many-year AS survivors <grin>.
> > >
> > What is as/
>
> ankylosing spondylitis, a genetic disorder that causes calcification
> of the soft matter separating the bones of the spinal column and other
> areas resulting in decreased mobility ("fusing") of the joints.
> Frequently associated with this is chronic eyeritis, an inflamation of
> the iris that has to be treated with steroid drops.
That's a whole hell of a lot more to put up with than what I have!!
Type I diabetes is one of the easiest (for me, I've been lucky) diseases
to live with there is. The only BAD part is if you come down with it as
an infant or teenager. Hard to tell a teenager anything and an infant
needs constant monitoring. A lot like a teenager.
Bob
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