Thank you for the response. I have figured out that processed sugar is a trigger. Chinese Hamster Ovary DNA - interesting. I will research all that.
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. The AI response is total bunk. The only way to prevent flares is to get to know what your body is trying to tell you. Identify the CAUSES, not the symptoms that are the result of the causes. Work with a functional medicine practitioner who will do deeper level and more extensive tests (far more than your Rheumatologist or regular family dr will even know about let alone order) to identify hidden pathogens, toxins, gut microbiome imbalances, stressors etc that cause your body to produce inflammatory molecules that lead to your symptoms. Biologics are little more than a bandaid on a cut artery. Your body will work around the biologics and still produce inflammatory molecules if the cause for the inflammation is still present. The body produces hundreds of different inflammatory molecules and biologics target just one or a small group of them, not all of them. Additionally, all biologics come with side affects as bad as if not worse than what you are already experiencing. Afterall, humans were not meant to inject themselves with Chinese Hamster Ovary DNA - research how your medication is manufactured). It's just a matter of how long it takes your body to recognize that yet another cause has been introduced into the system. Yours in better health P ๐ ๐
Do biologics help prevent flare-ups?
Yes, biologics can help prevent flare-ups and manage spondylitis symptoms. These medications work by controlling inflammation in the spine and doing a stronger job at managing the underlying disease activity that causes flares.
Biologics have been shown to not only control active Show Full Answer
When you are having a really bad flare-up, Can it cause your abdomen and stomach to bloat and swell?