Marie McLoud

I am a “face” of AS!

I was diagnosed in 2008, after a car accident in 2006. I just didn’t feel I was getting better. After several trips to the chiropractor, it just wasn’t feeling better. I went to my primary care physician, who sent me for an MRI. After reviewing my MRI, she asked me to “humor” her and get the HLA-B27 test. It came back positive.

I take NSAIDS regularly, and am trying to wean myself off of medications. I have had some success, since I know that too many NSAIDS and other meds will affect the organs. I am a fighter, and I will succeed. I fight pain every day, and sometimes it gets very frustrating.

I always feel better when I keep a bit more active, otherwise “rigor mortis” sets in, but I do get tired very easily. The double-edged sword.

I have always had back problems since the day I was born, and now it is nice to be able to put a name to a “face”.

Marie McLoud, 44

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

2 Responses to “Marie McLoud”

Dear Marie,
I agree it is wonderful to be able to put a “name” to a face.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely Cookie

Cookie Has AS said this on November 7, 2011 at 3:41 am | Reply
A day to complain. My back is hurting, and I am feeling fragile. I want to cry, so I do. Fighting the fear of what is to come… Will the pain be so unbearable that I won’t be able to cope? Patience is escaping. Breathe deep. Put one foot in front of the other. Brave face. Kick AS-S! ❤

Marie McLoud said this on November 10, 2011 at 5:17 am | Reply

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