The Challenges of Changing Doctors
One of my least favorite things to do is to go to a new doctor. I have been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis for almost 20 years, and trying to condense ...
Latest Posts from Daniel Garcia
New Year, New You
Are you the type of person that makes New Year’s resolutions? I have tried to make big plans for the new year only to have them fail miserably. I have high ...
Understanding the Pains
I think everyone understands pain. We have all had some sort of physical pain at one point in time. Big pains or small pains, it doesn’t matter. Sometimes ...
Well Meaning Advice? Just Don’t
I know most people are trying to be nice when they give their advice or make comments on your AS. Even the most well-intentioned comments can be ...
Thoughts on Surgery When You Have Ankylosing Spondylitis
The big “S” word: SURGERY. This can be a scary word for some and a comforting word for others. My experience with surgery has been a positive one. ...
Telling Your Family and Friends
I guess my situation may be a little different since I worked for my dad. I saw him 6 days a week so he could physically see how I was doing. He knew every ...