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I’m glad you found a new doctor. I hope you’ll get the answers you hope for in physical therapy. It doesn’t help me.
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, those procedures are for spine fractures, disc compression,more similar to increase space etween the vertebra where your disc is disintegrated or collapsed and herniated.
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Anyone with neck problems? Do you get burning in your arms and back? I get burning every now and then and want to know what you use or do to get it to calm down.
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. That is EXACTLY why I do it, those all too rare occasions to travel outside of Florida and take advantage of seeing the sites and overcoming challenges in a different… read more
Does anyone else have shoulder pain? It started a week ago.
I don’t remember doing anything that hurt it.
I can move it and use it but sometimes I get an awful pain. My arm also feels weaker than usual and shaky.
I know AS can affect the shoulder but not sure how common or what the symptoms are like.
Thanks
Thanks everyone. I have a steroid pack my doctor gives me at home so I started it today
I haven’t had shoulder pain since my surgery for Cervical Myelopathy in 2020. Itcame out of nowhere and got… read more
I have been having a lot of problems with extreme dizziness. It started after an MRI on my head which I had due to daily migraines. I believe that the dizziness stems from my neck issues. I was prescribed meclizine but hasn't made a difference. Any thoughts or suggestions?
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, cute gif. You are welcome, we all need those hugs. 🕊️
I don't know, but I purchased a "tens unit" on amazon. It is a stimulator that is usually used in physical therapy offices, and it seems to really help, most days with my feet and back.
I was suggested the following
1. Medications
2. Injections (but have a lot of side effects so better to just avoid them)
3. Activities like swimming
4. Stretching and flexibility exercises
5. No… read more
Thank you so much for the information. I will try the splint.
Heating pad UNDER head and neck, with cold pack ON head helps
I have some kyphosis too .......