@A MySpondylitisTeam Member definitely won't hurt to learn more about it, I always approach it with caution because of others experience.
Why do I keep getting the same notifications throughout the day. I have looked at the setting can't see what ive done. Not as popular as i thought same email over and over again 😂😂😂
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… read moreNo doctor was monitoring my liver other than standard yearly exam type blood work and the basic test was not showing the advanced disease. My liver enzymes have always been perfect. I asked for a scan and I’m half a point from full blown cirrhosis and headed toward liver cancer. The health system is slow setting me up with specialists. My root cause of liver injury is mismanaged diabetes and possibly an autoimmune disease of Sjogren’s not yet tested for. Rheumy appointment toward end of this… read more
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Hello ,can someone please tell me how do I approach my doctor about this, I mean I have Fibromyalgia and have had it for many years. But this past year something was going on with me all I want to do is sleep my whole body hurts like a giant tooth ache
I used to get flare ups with my Fibromyalgia, but this is most of the time it’s just there and it feels like it’s getting worse
I have this burning in my lower spine and when I walk it starts to burn and I need to make sure there a place… read more
I feel your pain, so sorry
I have Fibromyalgia and today a total flare day. Take a shower and keep warm, helps muscles relax. Rest read a good book or put on a good movie. Tomorrow will be a better… 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
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I've dealt with lower back pain since 2019, & never heard of AS before. Thought I over did it with projects and lifting too much, but the pain is still here in 2024. I have or had plantar facitis, sciatica, bone marrow edema, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, bone spurs (all noted on MRI) 2 colonoscopy's, diverticulitis, endoscopy, gall bladder removed, 3 sets of trigger shots, SI joint Injections, IBS and I am positive for HLA-B27. I was recently diagnosed with AS. (Finally! - not that I ever… read more
My doctor wants me to get the shingles and pneumonia vaccines. Technically I’m not at that age yet, but due to the biologics they said I now qualify. Has anyone taken them while on biologics? Did you do ok with them, and how long after your infusion did you wait before getting them? If you had both at the same time, any downside to that? Sorry so many questions!
I have been recently diagnosed with AS. I am a 63 year old female! I had covid that started Jan 25, 2021. (Classified as severe case with hospitalization and pneumonia) I have had continued severe joint pain since covid. Anyone else with covid infection noticed increase in joint pain that persists 60 days or more?
Had the same thing 4 hours after the vaccine. Got diagnosed in december.
Hi all, I have had a lumbar fusion in 2008, gave me a few years, but the disc's above the fusion are now degenerating, Dr. said Degenerative Disc Disease, more surgery, NO thank you.
Could anyone having back issues tell me what works best for you to relief some of the pain
I take 2 Naproxen, 1 Hydrocodone a day and use cream with Lidocaine in it, that wears off after a couple hours. Have a massage chair. Dr. wants me to ride my stationary bike 1/2 hour - 5 times a week, - I would rather… read more
@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, I never heard of using Vicksburg vapor rub, I googled it and will buy some
I have a list of back stretches the PT gave me
What is your "potent" back creams? The… read more