am not doing well with this tech stuff. Just erased my note....
Anyway, thoracic spine has brunt of AS. Just got the Enbrel injections to bringing for instructions. Hoping it will work. There were other products but per insurance algorithm this is what I start with. I have all the tricks for pain relief. As we all know some days are better than others. I am concerned about bad side effects from treatment.....hope if any, they positive effects outweigh any side effects.
Thanks, did you start w cocentyx?
The nsaids won't hide damage on an mri.
How many biologics have you been on so far?
What seems to be one that really helps you?
I guess some people take Cosentex via infusion??? I give myself injections. So far it’s good. I had to wait for it to reach proper levels in my system. (About 3 months)-
Has anyone used Cosentyx for AS? Details Please.
To Tim,
Yes. I do think it helps.
I'm starting with 1st of 5 tomorrow. Then 1x a month.🤞Hopeful that it'll work. Wishing you a good today and better tomorrow ☮️❣️🙂
I was recently diagnosed with AS. I had started Celebrex 3 days before meeting my rheumatologist. The rheumatologist barely read my chart or listened to anything I was saying before telling me I need to start Humira. My inflammation markers are all down to normal ranges after Celebrex. My pain levels are drastically reduced - though I still have SI joint pain. The Dr said Humira stops the disease progression- which is why I need to start. If my inflammation is down, is the disease still… read more
Thank you so much for sharing your story
Probably 8 months
👍🏻. Keep in mind if you get a rare side effect you made your probability a 100%.
Sounds like you have a good Doc!
Take Care