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My 24 year old son was diagnosed with AS since his first uveitis flare at the age of 11. He has been taking a nsaid since his diagnosis. He really has been fine until COVID. He stopped his meds for about a year or so for fear it will lower his immunity during COVID. Big mistake. Even though he's back on his meds three times a day his condition has worsened. He has stiffness in the morning when he normally didn't, his posture has been affected and it's not unusual for him to experience fatigue⦠read more
Thank you I'll look into that π
So sorry for you both. If possible try infrared therapy. ππ»
This is great info to run with - thank you!
So sorry. I know this is equally painful for you. He needs to keep moving, walking, exercising. Sometimes I can walk until the pain goes away. You have to be respectful of your body but keep yourself active.
Thank you for your response. Education on symptoms occurs online it seems and it appears to be individual. Treatment is nsaids and physio which isn't taking the symptoms completely away. I'm worried about long term damage and increased symptoms. Here we are at 24. It's hard not to let this get you down as I can't see this improving. It's a lot to sort out but I'll keep plugging away to try to be a helpful support. Thanks again for you response - much appreciated
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