I just read this article and thought, possibly, some people here might like to read it, too, since it could help some, most especially since the article delves into delayed and misdiagnosed conditions that many may not be familiar with:

Autoimmune disease sufferers find relief through local nonprofit
Walk-a-thon fundraiser slated at reservoir Sept. 16
BY COLLEEN LUTOLF, Staff Writer
http://bulletin.gmnews.com/news/2006..._Page/006.html


I know that I've heard of Ankylosing Spondylitis; it's why I have a wheelchair . (Well, it could look pretty spiffy with some racing stripes .)

This is the non-profit group that Barbara Yodice and her husband founded:

Autoimmune Information Network, Inc.
Helping people with autoimmune diseases
http://www.aininc.org/

Pretty amazing woman! .