Spondylitis
Questions + Answers
I have As and my symptoms seem to be getting worse my question is does anyone else experience worsening memory as time goes on?
Also maybe finding it harder to come across words?
Has a "professional" eg, Dr. surgeon, specialist ever doubted your pain? Looked at yu like you are crazy or a drug seeker?
I started symptoms when I was 16, chiropractors and more chiropractors until my early 30's and I quit. Diagnosed at 43 :'( Two spinal fusion surgeries, 70% curve in my l 4, l 5 and because I walked around with a fractured screw for over a year after my first surgery that caused 6 discs to rupture which were caged in my second surgery along with rods, bigger now :/ pins screws etc etc etc, instead… read more
I have been calling more often over the last few months. I avoid the ER because I tend to be treated like an drug addict. Any one tx so?
I have a spinal fusion, spinal cord stimulator, and I am in pain management program but they do not have urgent appoints and will not adjust meds between appointments so they tell be to go to the ER but the ER staff treat me like an addict. I currently have a hugh bruise going across my back and hip from a fall 2 days ago and am in terrible pain. Any one else running into these… read more
Neurontin
I was prescribed Gabapentin, was ok taking one pill a night, but when I took one at night and one in the morning I got angry, cried a lot and was thinking suicidal thoughts. So I called my pcp up and told him. He still wanted me to take one at night! I refused.it wasnt helping me anyway. Should I try it again?
Does anyone have so much fatigue and brain fog that they feel drunk and mix up the vocabulary? Is this an AS thi g?
How do you answer a question to another, friend, spouse, reletive, etc.? about AS
I don't know what to say to them with out getting into a fight about it. My family always starts up an argument about what I try to say. Then I end up running to my room crying.
Can spondylitis in the spine cause neck pain and hand numbness?
Recently I've been having neck pain, which feels stiff and my hands sometimes feel a little numb or like I'm getting pins and needles. My arms are fine it's just my neck and hands. Could anyone please tell me if this is related to the spondylitis in my spine? Many thanks.
Has anyone had any difficulties with giving themselves an injection?
I was on Humira for only a short time. I did awesome with the first 3 shots, but when it came to the fourth shot I started getting nervous and couldn't press the button. I know it is an amazing drug because it worked right away for me but I just kept getting this feeling that was telling me that it wasn't okay for me to take it. So I accidently pressed the button, wasn't ready and now I am off it because of having anxiety about it. I would love… read more
Hi JoAnn,Sorry for your migraine I have had them they are debilitating...I don't remember what it's like not to have fatigue I also have AS FIBRO CFS… read more
What pain meds work the best for this condition
Methotrexate, oycodone and morphine have been at the center of my life for some years now. I hate the side effects of Mx but the decrease in pain is… read more
Treatments & Medication
After years of pain I was diagnosed with A.S. 5yrs ago. Trying to get something to relieve the pain. When I read so many updates and I think thats me. Then go to their story & treatment only to find nothing there. Could I kindly ask all to look at their profile and take 5mins to put what med you use or have used. There might be something that would help. Thank you. Hugs to all xx
