Yes, many people have stomach issues if they have autoimmune diseases and pain. There are a lot of medication’s that we take that can affect our stomach by either creating too much acid or irritating… read more
Not sure if that’s the right term but I know people have said they get chest pain but I’ve been getting spasms. It’s similar to a foot cramp but in my chest (no heart problems)
I’m without health insurance at the moment so going to the doc is not an option
Thank You
I get spasms in my torso in major muscles if I don't take my Flexeril
My cervical spine is fused from AS (except C1 and C2). I have daily headaches, sometimes severe. I can always tell when the Tylenol wears off as the headache comes back. Are these headaches the result of a fused C spine?
I am on Lyrica & Cymbalta. I also have spinal stenosis and scoliosis. I have blood spots on my arms and legs from whenever I rub up against a corner, shelf (when putting stuff away), and carrying anything over my arm (like a purse). My bloodwork came back fine. Anybody have answers on this issue?
I have the normal pain with spondylitis such as back, hip,shoulder and lately my ribs are painful.
@HelenEmilyRegelein. If you have AS moving into your rib cage you might need to be on a biologic to slow progression because it will start causing the ribs to not expand and you’ll have trouble… read more
Just been reading about Chia seeds ref. Patient.co.uk. These seeds are reported to have many health benefits. The benefit that got my attention was their ability to reduce chronic inflammation by containing antioxidants such as caffeic acid.
So before i throw my Arcoxia away and add these seeds to my breakfast has any one had any experience of them.
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Never mind it was Davocet that caused all the heart problems. I just had a brain flashback and googled Davocet and some stuff came up about that one. I wonder what the… read more
If I sit or lay down for too long, my fingers and toes get very cold and soon, I feel like I am freezing to death. When I get up and move around, I feel okay after a little while. But, if I move around a lot, I over heat, and it takes forever to cool off and i feel very weak.
I dress in cotton and layers.
Hello-,
My AS was confirmed with the HLAB 27 test and severe low back pain. Along with the back pain I developed muscle weakness and vibration or a tingling sensation throughout my body. My rheumatologist says this is not a symptom of ankylosing spondylitis.
I have been hospitalized, been to numerous specialists, neurologists – and though these symptoms seem neurological, there is no sign of neurological disease or cause.
MRI’s, x-rays – nothing is showing actual damage or nerve issues yet… read more
Hello- I have been diagnosed with RA and AS. I personally do believe it is connected because all of the symptoms developed at the exact same time. How could a disease that is attacking my spine not… read more