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I love swimming but is it safe to do when I suffer with spondylitis,osteoarthritis and bulging discs in spine I don’t want to make my conditions worse,any advice please.
I've been trying to go swimming at the YMCA once a week in the warm pool. I'm pretty sore the next day from over doing it. It's easy to do too much and not know it until later. If you start swimming… read more
Good response...i go to the pool also..trying to twist shake and whatever..to take my mind off this chronic pain...i also do dry kneedling at physical therapy..
It took 9 months, a lot of tests, and a 12 day hospital stay to rule out everything else for me. I have it in my peripheral joints so not as simple to diagnose
I do aquatherapy to keep all my muscles and joints moving.
I cannot sit for any length of time without struggling to get up due to it being so sore.
Ive been told to do pelvic floor exercises but this also really hurts.my coccyx.
Yes, I’ve suffered with an inflamed tail bone for over 23 years! I’m in excruciating pain right now and can hardly walk, sit or lie in my bed!! My new Rheumatologist is currently treating me for… read more
I was told years ago that I have Restrictive Lung Disease. Way before my AS diagnosis.
Just wondering how many people also have Asthma, COPD or other lung impairments because it seems that there is a relation with AS.
Thanks 😊
Yes, I am diagnosed and treated for asthma. I have had pneumonia 4x in the past seven years. I have extreme back pain - thoracic, at the hip and neck pain. Taking tramadol, and baclophen for the pain… read more
I’m always on the hunt for the perfect pillow. The one that will wrap around the middle of my back and tush. Can’t sleep with a pillow under my head due to AS neck issues. But I currently use a pillow between my knees and one wrapped around my back & tush but it’s not great. I feel like there must be something better.
How do you take advantage of pillows to get comfy in the bed?
I sleep with the traveling neck pillow along with my regular pillow. And a body pillow between my legs cause I sleep on my sides. A Physical therapist told me you should always have something between… read more
Do you go to gym 🏋️♂️ 💪 or walking 🚶♀️ 🤔 or spend time with family and friends 🤔????
I'm starting home health physical therapy soon. My most recent diagnosis is axial spondylitis and spondylosis? I'm at a loss for words, my Rhuematologist diagnosed me with AK last year and Psoriatic… read more
I seem to deal with this a lot. It can, at times, make exercise a little challenging. Also, pins and needles that come and go in different areas.
I don’t really see much literature on this. Or sites that list it as a symptom of AS.
Thanks 😊
Wonderful, thanks for the idea.