... My hands have hard knots in them and they hurt all the time. I feel like I’m going to explode most of the time.” “My arms feel like they have been asleep and that tingling feeling runs down them.”State Your Needs Clearly Asking for help can be difficult. If your spondylitis pain becomes particularly bad, you may need more support than usual. ...
Explaining the Invisible Pain of Spondylitis
... My hands have hard knots in them and they hurt all the time. I feel like I’m going to explode most of the time.” “My arms feel like they have been asleep and that tingling feeling runs down them.”State Your Needs Clearly Asking for help can be difficult. If your spondylitis pain becomes particularly bad, you may need more support than usual. ...
... However, inflammatory conditions may lead to chronic back pain that continues for at least three months and gradually worsens over time. 4. You Developed Back Pain at a Young AgeHow old you were when your back pain began may also provide some insight. ...
Know the 5 Features of Inflammatory Back Pain
... However, inflammatory conditions may lead to chronic back pain that continues for at least three months and gradually worsens over time. 4. You Developed Back Pain at a Young AgeHow old you were when your back pain began may also provide some insight. ...
... Scales may measure factors such as back pain, spinal stiffness, and overall well-being. The most popular of these scales is the Assessments in SpondyloArthritis International Society Response Criteria (ASAS 20). Which Drugs Will My Doctor Suggest? There are several drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for AS. ...
Is It Time To Try New Ankylosing Spondylitis Medication?
... Scales may measure factors such as back pain, spinal stiffness, and overall well-being. The most popular of these scales is the Assessments in SpondyloArthritis International Society Response Criteria (ASAS 20). Which Drugs Will My Doctor Suggest? There are several drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for AS. ...
... Over time, the combination of joint damage and bodywide inflammation can lead to long-term disability if it isn’t treated properly.Usually, spondylosis progresses more slowly. Many people experience stable symptoms for years, managed with conservative treatments like physical therapy and pain relievers. ...
Spondylosis vs. Spondylitis: Which Is More Severe?
... Over time, the combination of joint damage and bodywide inflammation can lead to long-term disability if it isn’t treated properly.Usually, spondylosis progresses more slowly. Many people experience stable symptoms for years, managed with conservative treatments like physical therapy and pain relievers. ...
... Treatments are often combined to manage different aspects of the disease, and biologics may be added when NSAIDs alone are not sufficient. ...
... Lately, my days are not as good as other summers. Usually, I get excited about warmer temperatures but these 30 plus temps don’t help. I put the air conditioning on BUT that can cause aches also. How do some of you cope with extreme weather changes?"Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... Lately, my days are not as good as other summers. Usually, I get excited about warmer temperatures but these 30 plus temps don’t help. I put the air conditioning on BUT that can cause aches also. How do some of you cope with extreme weather changes?"Was there a moment when you doubted yourself and later realized that your instinct was right? ...
... So even with pain, it's a good day.""I am battling inflammation that has planted me in my home. I also have a chest cold that adds to the condition. I accept the disease and I will continue self-talk of the good things I can do like a smile." Feeling pretty good. Some neck and rib cage pain but it didn't stop me from doing what I needed to do. ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... So even with pain, it's a good day.""I am battling inflammation that has planted me in my home. I also have a chest cold that adds to the condition. I accept the disease and I will continue self-talk of the good things I can do like a smile." Feeling pretty good. Some neck and rib cage pain but it didn't stop me from doing what I needed to do. ...
... Neither genetic factors nor environmental factors alone cause spondylitis, and no single combination of hereditary and environmental risk factors explains how spondylitis develops. ...
HLA-B27 and the Genetics of Spondylitis
... Neither genetic factors nor environmental factors alone cause spondylitis, and no single combination of hereditary and environmental risk factors explains how spondylitis develops. ...
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... You're taking risks that impact me because you don't take care of yourself.'" Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MySpondylitisTeam. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... You're taking risks that impact me because you don't take care of yourself.'" Have you used "I" statements to set boundaries? How did it feel?Share your stories about direct communication in the comments below or on MySpondylitisTeam. ...
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