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I have Psoratic Arthritis and post herpetic neuralgia in my right leg from a bad case of Shingles. The itching feeling is strong enough to keep me awake at night. Any ideas on getting this to subside? Thanks, Becky
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I was recently diagnosed with AS. I had started Celebrex 3 days before meeting my rheumatologist. The rheumatologist barely read my chart or listened to anything I was saying before telling me I need to start Humira. My inflammation markers are all down to normal ranges after Celebrex. My pain levels are drastically reduced - though I still have SI joint pain. The Dr said Humira stops the disease progression- which is why I need to start. If my inflammation is down, is the disease still… read more
Thank you so much for sharing your story
They gave me tramadol and up'd my Lyrica dose but it's really only taking the edge off.
Sacroiliitis is my main driver for that type of pain. The surgery helped I'm getting the other side done. I might be able to race 90yo ladies in the super market after lol.
This is great! Keep us informed of your progress.
I find they don’t like to put it down even. I recently saw a rheumatologist who I think is good, he just doesn’t stay in the room more 6-7min. He got up to leave and I said so what do I have? He said… read more
My pain is more in the front. I stretch daily (which has helped me so much) I could not believe it. I do it daily before work
I am wondering if we will loose function of our legs. I have a lot of… read more
The second one comes from age disease, the first one comes from systemic and genetic disease. I'm not sure but I think you might be lucky to have the one that is age related.
I am a newly diagnosed patient with Spondylosis. My condition is very advanced, considering I'm just 33 years old. I have a plethora of non pain related symptoms all day everyday in Conjunction with my pain and limited mobility. Is this considered an autoimmune disease too?
I know AS is auto-immune as i have had it since I was 20. Spondylosis is not auto-immune.
Is there a difference between Spondylitis Pain and Lumbar Spondylosis???
The hand pain! I have AS. I have intermittent debilitating flare-ups, and days that are tolerable. Recently my hands and shoulders have had so much pain. My neck has hurt nonstop for a few years. It… read more
I have to go every 3 months for check up and bloodwork.