Question...I saw this asked 2 years ago by someone but didn't see many answers. My inflammation markers are negative and HLAB27 is +. I have (in 4 years) developed severe joint facet arthropathy in my lumbar spine and also have SI degeneration. I know this has all happened in 4 years because in 2018 my MRI lumbar was as close to normal as you can get. I have severe stiffness in lower back, following 3 and a half decades of hyper mobility. I have had 2 cervical discetomies as well. I'm having SI… read more

I can’t take nsaids because of irritated stomach. Will Tylenol help as much as NSAID’s?

Hi, I'm new to this group. I have severe neuropathy and I believe the Dr. said spondelosis (?), and herniated discs up and down my spine, worst in my neck and low back. All I know is screaming pain, burning, stabbing,etc. I'm in pain management, so I'm given pain killer and muscle relaxer. Since the pain is so unbearable, slot of neuropathy patients are using CBD. Just wondering if anyone has tried it?

I am sitting here feeling the heat radiating from my body. Does anyone else feel this way but not actually have a fever?
I do feel like I am in somewhat of a flare. My neck is actually hot. Along with lowerback/si joint area. My face and neck actually flush.
If I was a few years older I would think I’m going through menapause! 🤣

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