Ankylosing Spodylitis

I have been diagnosed with ankylosing, my rhemotologist is recommending Intravenous (IV) Treatement. I would like to meet someone who has expierienced this treatment. Also if you have had this treatment with any other diagnoses
Thank you
Jeana

C3-C6 Laminectomy With Nerve Root Decompression, Has Anyone Had This And Had Relief?

I am scheduled to have a C3-C6 laminectomy with nerve root compression next week and I'm a bit anxious. Has anyone had this and did it relieve your neck/shoulder pain? I had an epidural two months ago and it helped some but still losing function of my right arm due to pain. Any feedback is appreciated!

I Saw My Pain Management Doctor Today And He Said I Could Not Have Spondylitis Because I Have Rods And Artificial Disks In My Back!

I have had two back surgeries and have rods and artificial disks in my back. The surgeon who did my surgeries said that I needed the surgeries because my spine and disks had deteriorated. I had one surgery in 2014 and the second in 2018. After the second surgery my pain has gotten a lot worse, and I am in pain all the time. I can't stand in one spot more than 15 mins. because it feels like my lower back is crumbling. I can only walk a short distance, in a area that has level floors, can't stand… read more

What Happens If You Don’t Treat Your Arthritis?

What could happen if I (23 year old) don’t do anything about my arthritis and just fight through the pain? Will I get joint damage or just eventually go into remission?

Hi Everyone. Do Any Of You Suffer With Nerve Pain?

My right leg especially is an issue with nerve pain. I took med for a while but it just took the edge off the pain for a short time. If you do have nerve issues due to Spondylitis what, if anything helps?

Flares During Menses

Does anyone find that their fatigue and pain are worse during their periods?

Whats The Next Step In My Treatment ?

Hello :)

So , I’ve been diagnosed relatively recently , and my rheumatologist tried to get me on anti inflammatories , but it has failed to work . I’m wondering abt what the next step in my treatment might be . She alluded to bio therapy , but will she put that in place right away ( it’s the 2 nd time I see her ) ? Will she try and up my dosage ? Do you guys have any idea what she’ll do ?

Thank you in advance for your answers :)

What Will Life Be Like On A Biotherapy ?

Hello everyone :)

So I’ve been diagnosed and my treatment have failed to work … my rheumatologist evoked the possibility of getting me on bio therapy . I’m kind of scared of what my life might look like during the treatment …. I’m not really looking for people explaining what a biotherapy is , but more for people telling me what life is like when on this treatment .

Here are some questions I’m wondering about :

What kind of changes should I expect from it ?

Will I still be able to go to… read more

How Should I Respond To Someone, Who Compares My Spondylitis Pain With Their Normal Fatigue Or Pain And Says I Overthink My Pain?

Anyone Have A Spinal Stimulator Implant?

I am to have surgery for this implant on the 22 of oct..and I am nervous about the pain involved with it in addition to my back pain as they wont turn the device on till after I am healed. Any advise and experience welcome