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I was first on meloxicam, but it made my lower back numb... switched to celebrex helped for a little while? But pain is 3-6 most days. Been seeing a physical therapist for 4 weeks, to strengthen core and quads... but pain is not getting better... thinking of getting 2nd opinion on nr-axspa before trying a biologic... I also have MS...
Thanks so much for this reply!! I will look into all of this.
This is wear and tear arthritis, osteoarthritis,(Spondylosis, not the same as spondylitis), it does not affect the nerves/spinal chord (Myelopathy and Radiculopathy. Basically, normal age related fun… read more
Thank you. I hope you are able to find relief from the pain. I had to give up my job, needed to start physical therapy to help my back.
Hello everyone
I have recently diagnosed with AS and tried Humira for 3months-break for1 month-comeback for another month-then stopped. My doctors asked me to stop and also some insurance problems. Right now what I can see when I'm one Humira that my neck, shoulders, and upper back stiffness improve But NOT my Lower back. That's why my doctor keep saying it's not working for me, then she said it's because you have fibromyalgia too. I have tried physical medicine and physical therapy and it… read more
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good rheumatologist and Physical medicine therapist in Seattle WA? Thanks so much
The soles of my feet are very painful when I walk. I go with elderly walking groups. They will.not give me any other drug for some reason and have difficulty walking now.
I bought something called a "TENS Unit" on amazon, it is used in most Physical Therapy offices. It sends electrical vibes where you place the sticky pads. I have been using it on my feet at night… read more
I fell in store Recently nothing is broke on xrays. Dr said it shows arthritis in every area where I fell which is where the pain is . Prior to the fall these area did not hurt. It's been a month no relief
I haved asked about seeing a doctor for the arthritis because its become worse and want to understand better. I have arthritis in places I didn't know about. The prior doctor prescribed stronger pain meds. Now I have to go to urgent care to get a pain shot to tolerate pain for a hour. I get… read more
Thank you
I have been doing PT twice a week. Focus is my hips and lower back. Started in Dec I have made good improvment. Im looking forward on just how much it will improve.
My neck is curving and forcing me to look at floor
Well, the stem cell wont reverse my curve. However, mine probably isn't as bad as yours. I've been doing PT for mine about 7 years really focusing on it. That helped quite a lot and I'm not having to… read more
I've been in pain since Sunday,my left leg all the way down to my foot.Its been horrible pain . Tomorrow I go to physical therapy.Hoping it will get better but it's all ready been 3days.I just don't… read more
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I have several dead nerves. If you can walk other muscles with over developed and take over the slack somewhat. If you can walk and it’s not affecting bladder or some… read more