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Lower Back Pain Relief: Heat Or Ice?
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My lower back pain is excruciating today. I flew to TX for a business trip and am now suffering. Having issues standing as the pain is so bad. What works best, heat or ice, to push through the day until I can fly home again?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I use a heating pad and that works the best for me. My orthopedic doctor says ice for new injuries, heat for old injuries. Plus, the ice caused more pain in my nerves.

So Do Any Of You Do Anything For Severe Pain Other Than All These Meds
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Good response...i go to the pool also..trying to twist shake and whatever..to take my mind off this chronic pain...i also do dry kneedling at physical therapy..

What Gives You Relief From Back Pain? Thank You.
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I'm on Gabapentin 600mg 3 times a day. A hot bath soak and after I put on a Flector patch. All of the above lasts but a short while.

Do You Have Temperature Sensitivity And/or Night Sweats?
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I’m struggling with a constant “it’s hot, now I’m cold” dilemma during the day. Then when I go to bed, my body is sweating at a disgusting rate. Then I’m freezing. It’s really impacting my ability to get a a good nights sleep
The sweating seems to be along my neck and spine where the AS is the worst. Is it the AS
I’ve tried the obvious things like - adjusting the temperature in the house, lighter blankets, etc.
I noticed that new patient forms ask if you have night sweats or chills but… read more

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I found these capsaicin patches at Walgreens and CVS. I put them in my back. They peel off a plastic and have little holes like masking tape. They have “substance P” in capsaicin - cayenne pepper… read more

Does Anyone Suffer From Cervigogenic Headaches Stemming From The Cervical Spine. If So How Do You Get Relief From It.
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I had surgery, worked well for me.

Chronic Neck Pain??
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Just wondering who else has neck pain and how common it is? I already had a double fusion for Cervical Myelopathy in 2020. My neck seems to bother me more than my back. Everyday it is on fire and feels very warm. I was told I also have AS at the Occipito-Atlanto-Axial Region.
Just wondering how common of a symptom this is? Thanks.

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Hi Amy, I sure do try! Hope you're having a better day!! Enjoy...!!!

Does Anyone Get Flare Up Where Rib Cage Is.
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Ask your doctor about potential medication that will help. You don't have to suffer.

The Neck Pain Is Severe, What Can I Do To Help Alleviate The Pain In My Neck And The Massive Migraines
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Jaw Pain With Ankylosing Spondylitis: Causes and Management Read Article...
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Heating pad UNDER head and neck, with cold pack ON head helps

How Would You Describe Your Flare?
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When I am in a flare I feel feverish, sick and pain goes to another level.
I often say it feels like all my muscles, mainly spinal and shoulders and neck feel like they spasm.
My nerves feel like they are firing for no reason. Like frayed wires. The pain is agonizing and overwhelming.
The fatigue is overwhelming and everything annoys me. My husband, my son and even my furry critters! 😔

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Marnee, i can certainly empathize with you!! I get so aggravated with myself even
If my eyes aren't too blurry from uveitis, i love to get into a good book!! But first, have to get as comfortable… read more

Hi All, 3 Spine Surgeons Want To Fuse The Balance Of My Back, I Had A Lumbar Fusion In 2009.
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2023 - Degenerative Disc Disease. Spine falling apart. Trying acupuncture as opposed to surgery.

Question -
Has anyone tried acupuncture, and did you have good results?

Thank you,
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