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Thanks I will. It's acting up again today.
My rhuemy knows of the spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, bony islands, RA but not AS. I'm in a flare right now...the pain was just in my back but it has wrapped around my rib cage. When I breathe in deeply my spine cracks, should I be concerned about that? I'm using heat and ice as well as small pieces of oxy and Advil.
When I started PT, because my si on my right side was hypermobile, they taught me to strengthen the muscles around the joint in order to lessen the issue. I would think the same advice would apply to… read more
??? DNK
I'd take numbness over pain any day. My mom's feet were agonizing to her for years with neuropathy pain. Now the nerve damage is so extensive that she no longer feels her feet. She can still walk, she… read more
I think from my experience they are hard to diagnose because of the many and similar symptoms a person can present. I read somewhere a few years ago that it can take up to 10 years to get a clear… read more
I do too. Diagnosed in November. I also have symptoms of insomnia, intestinal issues, psoriasis, brain fog, memory loss and speech difficulties. Anyone else?
I am concerned that I lack a profile but realize what I wrote may be that of an ill-cookie... looks to this user as a profile when no provifile of Hank2 exists.
will someone kindly let me know if my profile comes up as apropos-form?
Thanks Hank/Hank2
To Mochse: I guess I need to know if my profile reads appropriate as if I am not admist answering or asking a question to the community. It may be an ill-cookie on my side; but, when ya get this… read more
Just found out at age 73 that I have ankylosis spondylitis. Rheumatologist recommended infusion therapy and just looking for information on other treatments. SI joint is most concerning with moderate hip pain later in the day
Pain is not bad and rarely take over the counter medication at this time
Hello everyone
I have recently diagnosed with AS and tried Humira for 3months-break for1 month-comeback for another month-then stopped. My doctors asked me to stop and also some insurance problems. Right now what I can see when I'm one Humira that my neck, shoulders, and upper back stiffness improve But NOT my Lower back. That's why my doctor keep saying it's not working for me, then she said it's because you have fibromyalgia too. I have tried physical medicine and physical therapy and it… read more
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good rheumatologist and Physical medicine therapist in Seattle WA? Thanks so much