http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/ A Community for people with Ankylosing Spondylitis Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:55:18 GMT Tyler Hyder http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18137 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18137 Anna, welcome to Spondyville! You are definitely not alone, there's are lots of us here. Some are more vocal than others, but if it's any comfort at least one Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:33:48 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18136 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18136 Hi Anna! Welcome to Spondyville. No, you are not alone. A lot of us have dealt with a delayed diagnosis, and many of us, including me, have been told that it Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:07:39 GMT anna B http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18135 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18135 My name is Anna. Im 44 and just newly diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis. Ive probably had it for ten years or longer, but Ive been been brushed off Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:14:47 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18134 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18134 No spammer, it is not alright for you to post here. Spam deleted. Author banned. Spenser23as Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:18:26 GMT sullengrrrrrl http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18132 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18132 Hi Whitney, This is a bit of a late response, but I'm a bit of lurker here and also had a miscarriage back in end Sept/early Oct that it took a good while to Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:29:42 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18131 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18131 Kelly, sorry to hear of your situation. If you hsven't already done so, check out your eligibility for Medicaid at: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaideligibility/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:51:48 GMT Kelly http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18130 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18130 I live in Florida. Last time I applied for food stamps and Medicaid, they said since I dont have any dependents and I am not legally disabled yet (declared by Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:08:35 GMT Tyler Hyder http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18129 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18129 If you qualify for food stamps, you should also qualify for Medicaid, which will provide you with some medical coverage and a small monthly allowance. I can't Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:41:19 GMT munchkn430 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18128 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18128 Hello fellow spondys, I am in the process of applying for SS disability. Ive had my first hearing but was denied- so now I am waiting for my appeal to be Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:09:35 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18127 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18127 Overnight spam. Grrr. Sorry about that. Spenser23as Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:59:33 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18125 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18125 Yes, it's that time of year again. Time for the 3rd Annual Spondyville Whack-a-Doc Awards!! These awards, also known as "The Whackys" are given to deserving Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:42:54 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18124 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18124 Don't worry, I think we'll be getting back to scheduling them on a more regular basis, every couple of months or so. Spenser23as Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:02:08 GMT Dee http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18123 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18123 I can't believe I missed it. I haven't missed one in such a long time.I love these gripefest, they make you feel so much better cause you know someone is Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:06:01 GMT Spenser23as http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18122 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18122 It's cold outside!! Come join your fellow Spondyvilleans this, and every, SATURDAY in the Spondy Cafe chat room at 10 AM and 5 PM Eastern times. (GMT-5 hours) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:43:35 GMT shaala13 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18121 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Spondyville/message/18121 Hi, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has sent recommendations or encouragement. I appreciate all the help and support. I'm checking on doctor's