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How many c sections have you had with AS? Any complications?

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England, AR

I've had 1 emergency and 1 planned section before I got diagnosed but was wondering if anyone could tell me how it went having a c section when diagnosed?

June 18, 2024
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I fought for over 2 yrs, 2 different lawyers, I worked as a veterinary technician for 11 yrs and injured my back at work, blew 6 discs from C5-C6 ..T2-T3..T9-T10..T10-T11..L4-5..L5-S1..the 2 in lower thoracic are protruding out, you can actually see it on Xray (crazy) anyways even with all that I was denied 3 times, my Last attorney had me accepted within 6 mo.months..
I did get a disability settlement from my work eventually..do you have Ankylosing spondylitis, or fibromyalgia your diagnosis?

June 30, 2024
MySpondylitisTeam

Pregnancies with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) have a higher rate of cesarean section (C-section) births compared to the general population
- 12% higher rate of elective C-sections
- 8% higher rate of emergency C-sections

Complications can include
- Spinal inflammation and fusion of vertebrae may make an epidural Show Full Answer

Pregnancies with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) have a higher rate of cesarean section (C-section) births compared to the general population:
- 12% higher rate of elective C-sections
- 8% higher rate of emergency C-sections

Complications can include:
- Spinal inflammation and fusion of vertebrae may make an epidural inadvisable.
- General anesthesia might be used instead of an epidural in some cases.

Always discuss pain relief options and potential complications with your doctors before delivery.

June 18, 2024

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