I was going to the gym and I went into a tanning bed for 3 minutes for the first time and I had to go to emergency room because I had a flare and my organs swelled so much I had a catheter put for a week!
I e been on this new drug called Leflunomide for 4 weeks and it’s making my hair fall out rapidly. Has anyone had the same issue? And any great advice on supplements I can take to stop it continuing 🙏
I have had no side effects from Methotrexate but haven't had much relief either
Hi everyone, I am a recently diagnosed 51-year-old woman and I’m struggling with days of intense depression. My primary care doctor has mentioned that Cymbalta can help alleviate the depression especially in chronic pain disease patients. Does anyone out there have any experience with Cymbalta?
This is very helpful. I haven't been functioning on a normal level for the past year. I am so discouraged. This might help while I wait for Blue Cross to decide if they will cover the drug Sublocade… read more
I'd love to meet others who have AS without B27. My father and I both have the joint damage and were diagnosed about two years ago.
I've been on remicade the longest, that dose was increased from 500 to 600 mg/ 6 weeks, methotrexate keeps getting higher -- started at 10 mg/wk now up to 20 mg/wk, and celecoxib twice per day. I'd… read more
Hi there,
Recently diagnosed with AS after 15 years of chronic back pain including tailbone pain. I wondered if anyone with AS has experienced chronic tailbone pain? Did your treatment alleviate your pain or help with mobility? Thanks!A
Yes I do but I had fallen and broke my tailbone 3 yrs ago and that’s what started this terrible never ending pain. The tailbone always hurts. I’ve tried every injection you can think of and nerve… read more
I am supposed to start Humira at the end of the month and would love to hear feedback on your experience with the medication.
I like Humans 😀
Is this safe to take with Thyroxine & Candisatin.
I'm looking for informed information about taking the covid vaccines while on Humira for AS. Any info or referrals would be appreciated.
Hi all, has anyone tried the AUTOIMUNE PROTOCOL DIET? If you have, did you find it helpful?
I also had a gastric sleeve in 2015! I try to do the anti inflammatory diet but some times cost of the food or availability is a issue. I have a few food allergies as well. But this past year have… read more