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Can You Have Itchy Skin With Spondylitis
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

High liver enzymes also cause itching and dry mouth! All from the biologic!

posted April 24
Hi, Dolly Here, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Does Anyone Else Have An Arthritis Toe? My Big Toe Is Affected. It Is So Very Painful. The Pa
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I was diagnosed with AS approximately 2 years ago. Have been on Humira injections twice a month , 40 Mg. The first year year it worked great but now just doesn’t help as much. Does anyone else experience reduced benefits?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

So very sorry for you.m

posted April 14
Anyone With Flares That Involve Numb Hand And Toes?
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Just recently having problems with my thumbs and ankles

posted April 17
Has Anyone Had An Ablation Procedure Done Lumbar Spine? If So, Was It Successful?
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MRI reults says, facet joint arthropathy, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disk disease, modic type 1 end plate changes L5-S1 and disk bulges. Dr did not tell me why, other that what the Ablation… read more

posted April 19
Adult Onset, Double Major Scoliosis. Who Else Has This? Diagnosed At 38 With Degenerative Disc Disease.
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Hi Everyone. I’m Currently Been On Lethunomide For 4 Months. My Hair Loss Is Shocking And Also Got Bad Eczema On My Face.
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My rheumatologist is t concerned as the drug is working. My liver levels are very high too. Has anyone else had these side affects as I am thinking of stopping the meds. Because of the side affects. The drug is helping my ankylosing spondylitis which is great but I can’t loose my hair. I work with the public and it’s bad enough with the eczema all over my face. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you🥰

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Good luck Linda

posted April 9
Are Biologicals Safe To Take?Especially Humira.
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Hello Harvey, I have been on Humira for over a year. At first it really helped my pain and discomfort but doesn’t seem to help anymore. I don’t experience any side effects so that is good. I’m told… read more

posted April 9
What Stretches Can I Do To Relieve Pain From L5S1 Slippage?
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I Recently Changed Specialty Pharmacy's For The Third Time In 14 Months Due To My Insurance.
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They are withholding my Humira script because I had a basil cell cancer spot on my ear removed last May 2023. I started it March 2023. It was biopsied, cut out, and healed perfectly. I've been without and the process looks like they need the derm doc to call them and let them know I don't have cancer. I had a bad rep who told me to get the information from them and call back with it. Then I was told they need the doctor to call. I understand but 2 hours on the phone of misinformation and… read more

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I've looked at what you wrote and will keep Cosentyx in mind when I see my Rheumatologist next. I knew that Humira comes with risk. It's higher than Cosentyx but it too has some. I really appreciate… read more

posted April 9
How Does Working Out Hurt Ankylosing Spondylitis?
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I play pickleball 5 x a week, gym 3x. stretch every morning. it only hurts when I sit for long periods or when sleeping at night....

posted April 9
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