I have a lot of spine and joint damage from the last 10 years or so of living with undiagnosed AS. I have been treated for the pain all this time, had spinal fusion with spacers and rods/screws recently, and was finally diagnosed almost 2 months ago, just 4 months after back surgery. I start infusions in 2 days. I have a paralyzed stomach and issues with sinus infections as well. I am turning 36 in a week. I'm too young to be in the shape that I am. (Aren't we all!) Lol. Being a husband and⦠read more
Happy new year and new life.When I started my biologic I had been undiagnosed for about 20 years so lots of damage took about 3 months to fully kick in but once it did what a difference I was able to flush those darn opioid down the toilet,handle the pain with medical pot and Tylenol been able to start back to work and get out of the house once and awhile just seen John Oliver very funny guy
Mark, my late husband and lived in.Hagertown. he was a museum director. I still have friends there. A beautiful area. I'm not surprised that it took so long for you to be diagnosed.
I've had 4 spine surgeries and now have wet amd, losing sight in my right eye.
Keep in touch.
I am not doing infusions, but I self-inject Enbrel (a biologic). I have seen (starting at week 9) about a 50-60% reduction in symptoms.
Well been injecting Cimza for about 2 years now,after about 2 months was able to finally get off the soul stealing opiods,just take my shots,odd Tylenol as my AS has given me IBS so no anti inflammatory for me. BUT mostly pain free still stiff in morning,and pay the price when I overdue it which is most days Im too stubborn to stop.