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Does Anyone Experience Muscle Weakness And Fatigue Occasionally?
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I'm used to the neck, back and skeletal pain. Even the chest pain which is actually inflammation of the joints where ribs meet sternum. My pain tolerance has increased but weakness and fatigue can't seem to overcome. Be still and know I am God carries me through these times. I'm 61 and still active so having to stop or rest isn't in my nature!

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I hope you're not in too much pain. i'm unable to tolerate NSAID's too, but I can tolerate meloxicam for some reason.I'm also on Enbrel.
I'm glad you find refuge in God.Psalm73:28💛

posted 8 hours ago
Have You Ever Heard Of Calcium Accumulation In The Thecal Sac?
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Ankylosing spondylitis. Hla-b27 positive. Multiple fusions in neck and lower back.

I'm Getting Ablation Has Anyone Else Had This Treatment. My Diagnosis Degenerative Arthritis Spine
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Why Is Medicare Not Covering Infusions
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

??? DNK

posted 3 days ago
How Much Ibuprofen Can I Safely Take Per Day ?
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you Rex.I was an RN for 30 years before I retired 7 years ago, and I had read high doses of ibuprofen are ok. I appreciate your reply. I'll see me PCPhysician soon. My AS came out of the blue… read more

posted 3 days ago
Anyone Else Dealing With Uncontrollable Inflammation?
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I am on humira, max dose of methotrexate. Cannot cut down on steroid drops for uveitis. I tried to taper as there were no indications in my eye on Thursday. By Tuesday this week, 6 days I am in a full flare!! Now I am tapering down off oral steroid burst. Not sure what else is left. Cannot take sulfasalazine.

Are You As Tired As I Am With People Telling You What To Do Or Try... Acupuncture, Cortisone Shots, Massages.....the List Goes On And On.
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I’m Starting Methotrexate In Addition To My Cimzia. Has Anyone Else Had Any Experience On These Medications?
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What Can Cause The Constant Leg Pain And Heaviness After 2 Back Fusions And A “great” MRI Result
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My right leg is in constant discomfort, have a drop foot and always feels heavy

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hi I’m sorry for all you are going through. I have left leg heaviness and left foot drop ever since 2 spine surgeries one in 2014 another in 2019. Both caused irritation to spinal cord due to discs… read more

posted 4 days ago
Blood Pressure And Heart Rate Increased - How To Get Out Of Cycle?
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Weather has a lot of power over me. Right now, my blood pressure and heart rate are increasing to non-stroke level s but it’s making me incapable of doing. I have woken up the last two - three days with an increased BP AND HR. My ribs/torso hurts with I breath. This happens too much. I’m Mother Nature’s bitch. Does anyone know how to disconnect from her a bit? I was having trouble driving my daughter to school.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I’ve had cycles like this my cardiologist had me cut down on salt increase water in take. Deep breathing exercises help calm and relax. I also do lite piano music. Lite music 🎵. Shut off social… read more

posted 6 days ago
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