At Mon, 13 May 2002, Ccryder752@aol.com wrote:
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>I hope your man finds some answers. Some of the things I found out about AS
>are that it is more common in men. Others possible symptoms are swelling
>fingers and toes, survature of the upper spine, upper and lower spinal pain
>that eases with exercise, it is worse in the morning upon awakening,
>conjuntivitis of the eye, bowel problems, bladder problems, hard to take deep
>breaths, and heel pain. There is a blood test to see if you carry the gene.
>I think it tends to run in families, also. Let me know what he finds out. I
>will be speaking to my GP about the test tomorrow.
>
>Your Friend,
>Cheryl