PA and the spine and Waterbeds

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I have spinal PA that is a lot like AS. In fact, I have seen PA web

pages that refer you to AS web pages if you have spinal PA. The

Spondylitis Association of America has a great web site

(www.spondylitis.org) and they specifically mention PA. Listen to

the song " We know how it feels " on that page. It makes me laugh

and cry. My sacroiliac joints are major problems and I have had

cortisone shots there for some relief. My rheumy says those joints

will eventually fuse. Another similarity to AS. Finally, I too have a

lot of shoulder pain. Can't lift arms, swim, etc. This seems to be

part of the PA as it flares.

Finally, my opinion on waterbeds is that I don't want to sleep on

anything else. The heat helps my aches and pains. We have a

very firm, no wave mattress. I've had a waterbed for 10 years and

as long as it isn't a sloppy free flow mattress, I'm in love.

Thought from LaRita

Live each day as if it were your last, because so far, it is. (unknown)