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Hi, How Do You Deal With The Pain? I Have Been Miserable For 8 Weeks Now And Nothing Seems To Help

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San Angelo, TX
December 10, 2022
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have been using a cane most of the time. It helps relieve pressure on the joints so i am able to walk without the intense pain. I have started on Humira but it hasn't helped me yet. Hopeful for some relief soon. I cannot take pain medicine, tylenol, advil or anything of the sort because i am already dealing with liver issues and those pain meds will make it worse.

December 12, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Like the comments above, moving your body is essential…just make sure you’re moving in ways that are gentle. I also do a lot of meditation, which helps me with my stress…I know stress increases the pain.

December 11, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I've dealt with it almost everyday for 12 yrs until diagnosed and it's just something you get used to. I have ankylosing spondylitis and I usually only hurt when I'm inactive so even when it's hurting I try to get up and do stuff. I also take hot baths they seem to help at night when I wake in extreme pain

December 10, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Try KU spine center

December 19, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

How long have you been on Humira now? I am supposed to start at the end of this month.

December 18, 2022

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