what would happen if we could somehow develop a website with discussion boards not only for sufferers of AS, but also for rheumatologists, medical researchers, and dare I say it, even drug companies.

What is to stop rheumies and researchers posting now if they were really interested in a dialogue with patients? KickAS is successful because it is run by patients, which is probably why they don't!


'Then you should say what you mean,' the March Hare went on. 'I do,' Alice hastily replied; 'at least - at least I mean what I say - that's the same thing , you know.' 'Not the same thing a bit!' said the Hatter.