Ann Gray
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I have suffered with AS since my early 30's and am now 76 and am almost completely disabled.  Have you ever found any medication that really helps? I haven't and have been on pain medication five times a day for at least twenty years.  This is the only way that I can function. It really is discouraging, especially since there doesn't seem to be any research going on.  Good luck to you.