... Have you and your rheumatologist discussed difficulties with sticking to your treatment regimen? What issues have you experienced, and what advice have they had? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... Have you and your rheumatologist discussed difficulties with sticking to your treatment regimen? What issues have you experienced, and what advice have they had? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... “Has anyone ever had a doctor — a so-called professional — look at you like you are crazy? Or some kind of drug seeker?” a member asked. “THAT, my friends, was one of the hardest, most depressing times in my journey — to be doubted while pain is literally killing you.” Another member expressed a similar situation. ...
... “Has anyone ever had a doctor — a so-called professional — look at you like you are crazy? Or some kind of drug seeker?” a member asked. “THAT, my friends, was one of the hardest, most depressing times in my journey — to be doubted while pain is literally killing you.” Another member expressed a similar situation. ...
... “Stress creates inflammation, which in turn signals your already compromised immune system to attack,” they said.Another member found relief from sleep difficulties by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine: “Sleeping with a CPAP gives the air needed to sleep better and wake feeling refreshed.”Find SupportMySpondylitisTeam is the ...
... “Stress creates inflammation, which in turn signals your already compromised immune system to attack,” they said.Another member found relief from sleep difficulties by using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine: “Sleeping with a CPAP gives the air needed to sleep better and wake feeling refreshed.”Find SupportMySpondylitisTeam is the ...
... An intra-articular shot, which targets a joint to reduce pain and inflammation, may be a good option if only one joint is affected or other treatments haven’t helped.Your rheumatologist will determine the right dose, the method of delivery, and how often you should take the medication. ...
... An intra-articular shot, which targets a joint to reduce pain and inflammation, may be a good option if only one joint is affected or other treatments haven’t helped.Your rheumatologist will determine the right dose, the method of delivery, and how often you should take the medication. ...
... In some cases, amyloidosis in the brain can contribute to difficulties with concentration and memory.MedicationsSome MySpondylitisTeam members have found that their brain fog is connected to their medications. ...
... In some cases, amyloidosis in the brain can contribute to difficulties with concentration and memory.MedicationsSome MySpondylitisTeam members have found that their brain fog is connected to their medications. ...
... My kids made fun of me, not realizing how much it bothered me.”Health experts believe the inflammation associated with AS may contribute to cognitive difficulties by affecting in the same way it damages joints, heart, and other parts of the body. ...
... My kids made fun of me, not realizing how much it bothered me.”Health experts believe the inflammation associated with AS may contribute to cognitive difficulties by affecting in the same way it damages joints, heart, and other parts of the body. ...
... “The back pain is so horrible.”Understanding the Link Between Spondylitis and Mental HealthThere are several reasons why having a chronic health condition may put people at a higher risk of mental health difficulties, according to Mental Health America. ...
... “The back pain is so horrible.”Understanding the Link Between Spondylitis and Mental HealthThere are several reasons why having a chronic health condition may put people at a higher risk of mental health difficulties, according to Mental Health America. ...
... Starting at the sacroiliac joints in the hips, AS slowly moves its way up to the lower back (lumbar spine) and upper back (thoracic spine), causing some of the back bones to become less flexible and to fuse over time.The bone changes in AS, which can usually be seen on X-rays, can result in difficulties bending forward (in flexion), backward, or side ...
... Starting at the sacroiliac joints in the hips, AS slowly moves its way up to the lower back (lumbar spine) and upper back (thoracic spine), causing some of the back bones to become less flexible and to fuse over time.The bone changes in AS, which can usually be seen on X-rays, can result in difficulties bending forward (in flexion), backward, or side ...
... Self-Injection PensA self-injection pen is a type of auto-injector prefilled with the appropriate dose of a drug. A self-injection pen has a mechanical spring-loaded needle hidden inside. People who are leery of needles — a common feeling — prefer this method because the needle remains hidden from view. ...
... Self-Injection PensA self-injection pen is a type of auto-injector prefilled with the appropriate dose of a drug. A self-injection pen has a mechanical spring-loaded needle hidden inside. People who are leery of needles — a common feeling — prefer this method because the needle remains hidden from view. ...
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