Will be switching to Medicare in a few months and in researching my options I'm finding Enbrel will cost me about $5000 more per year than it does on my current health insurance. What have other people done when moving to Medicare?
Amgen works with a program called Saftynet Fondation , if you qualify you pay 0$ for your Embrel… Contact them
Ask your doctor about potential medication that will help. You don't have to suffer.
Thanks for the info . I’ve not seen much relief either from the gummies. Just a lot of expense. I took notes of the brand thanks
No we are in a no legal state Alabama … I’m only allowed a… read more
I often see that people take these meds but don't know what the names of them are so I can ask the doctors if they would help me sleep without so much pain. If you take them please can you give me the name of the medication you take and if it helps. Thank you. X
Cyclobenzaprine
As in little league baseball. The nerve associated with being hit with force sends pain signal soaring to brain even though never being hit.
the neighbors knocking on the door - as you scream going downstairs. Happens to me every so often. Freezing Cold packs help.. Understanding AS, the entire pelvic area gets compromised..
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Yikes!! Well, hell Gregory I'm sorry. Maybe I can describe what I feel with Psoriatic Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, and Osteoporosis and it might ring a bell to help you… read more
My friend had been diagnosed with severe arthritis in his lower back. He goes to a pain clinic where he receives two strong prescriptions (Norco & Tramadol) for the pain but they only give him little. I feel like he needs something for inflammation but he can’t take NSAIDS because they make him bleed terribly. How does his doctor know it’s not AS instead of arthritis? If it is AS, has anyone tried acupuncture? If so, has it helped. He is very depressed and I’m worried about his mental… read more
Has he tried herbs or any thing else like turmeric etc cider vinegar any thing is worth a try a pillow between his knees at bed time helps big time
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Hey there Karen! I didn't realize you are right down the road in PCola!😊. You're only 2 yrs older than me. It affects my whole body, plantar fascia to orbital socket(eye)… read more
I get a steroid shot when my legs are numb, and I can't feel my feet. It takes the swelling down so that I can feel my feet and legs. Numbness in my legs and feet are creepy. Good luck. God bless… read more
I have a script for 5% lidoderm patches. I use them only on flare up days because, like the tens unit, or even my pain medication..use it too often and the efficacy drops. It is a messed up tightrope… read more