A.S. Face 0510: Nadean Amen

My name is Nadean Amen I am 49 years old I live in Lincoln Nebraska. I have AS. I feel very alone with this disease. Would like to find a support group, but there aren’t any in my area that I can find. So, I found your site. I think it would be supportive to be in contact with others that have AS. I was not diagnosed until 2 years ago, but my Doctor thinks I have probably have had AS since I was 16 or 17 years old. I have a lot of pain all the time, it’s very hard to control. I have a fabulous Rheumatologist that has helped me a lot. I think what you are doing is Amazing to raise awareness for AS. Thank you very much! Nadean Amen

Nebraska United States of America

“I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears, into Something bearable, even hopeful.” Bob Hope

6 Responses to “A.S. Face 0510: Nadean Amen”

Dear Nadean,
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us.
Sincerely Cookie

Cookie Has A.S. said this on July 17, 2012 at 6:51 pm | Reply
Welcome to our growing group, Nadean! So glad you are with us. And also glad to hear that your rheumatologist is helping you. I, too, was diagnosed later (at age 49), although my rheumy said that I have had it for decades!
Stephania, Face #445

Stephania Ford said this on July 18, 2012 at 11:13 am | Reply
- Thanks Stephania for the welcome. I have learned so much by reading everyone’s stories. Thanks for being there.
  Nadean 🙂
  
  imnadean said this on July 27, 2012 at 3:14 am | Reply
  - Just saw that you had responded to my message on your wall. I’m checking in to see how you are doing. Have a great week!!!
    Stephania
    
    Stephania Ford said this on August 8, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Hi
Nadean: Have not heard from you via e-mail so thought I would check in with you here. I hope you are feeling well. Please write when you can. I would love to hear from you. Stephania (fordste1@msu.edu)

fordste1@msu.edu said this on November 11, 2014 at 4:41 pm | Reply
Hey my sweet supporter in Nebraska! It’s been awhile since I’ve been on but wanted you to know I found the answer for pain relief! Been on it for 14months now and it really has helped my quality of life..So much so that I’m taking a 7day Alaskan cruise next month. A year ago I wouldn’t have attempted it. Drop me an email so I can support you a Lil better. It’s
Thad.crowe@gmail.com

Thad said this on April 22, 2017 at 6:49 pm | Reply

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