Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales Sun, 20 May 2012 23:30:22 +0000 http://answers.ankylosing.org/ Ankylosing Spondylitis webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org en-us Question: I have a crunchy wrist, is that a symptom of AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/113865/i-have-a-crunchy-wrist-is-that-a-symptom-of-as/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:39:14 +0000 Asked by Jesus22 6 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/113865/i-have-a-crunchy-wrist-is-that-a-symptom-of-as/ Question: Hi Happy Turkey day Everyone. Big Question here does anyone have MS along wit ur AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/113005/hi-happy-turkey-day-everyone-big-question-here-does-anyone-have-ms-along-wit-ur-as/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:43:27 +0000 Asked by John Johnson 6 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/113005/hi-happy-turkey-day-everyone-big-question-here-does-anyone-have-ms-along-wit-ur-as/ Question: Hello everyone. Been a long time. Not much has changed. Still no Rheumy in our town. I got dx with Iritis and put on fluormetholone drops, return in 3 wks. Also have bumps in my hair and hair line that itch and scab up, and bumpy rash down both legs. Hoping one of my other doctors will put it all together soon. Pain in si joints (and other joints) is horrible, fatigue is worse, rt leg goes out and I fall, but none of them ask why? :( Sorry to vent... http://answers.ankylosing.org/112356/hello-everyone-been-a-long-time-not-much-has-changed-still-no-rheumy-in-our-town-i-got-dx-with-iritis/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:45:12 +0000 Asked by Carla 7 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/112356/hello-everyone-been-a-long-time-not-much-has-changed-still-no-rheumy-in-our-town-i-got-dx-with-iritis/ Question: Not diagnosed but have a lot of sx that fit. Anyone else think so? 4 yrs ago, developed bad joint, muscle pain, daily fevers and fatigue. Fast forward to May of this year, have all the above sx but have developed severe low back and SI joint pain that wraps around to my hips, groin and down my thighs. Pain is like a nagging, agonizing, burning toothache. I've also developed bad heel pain. CRP off the charts. Will be seeing my rheumy on Wed. For more testing,etc. http://answers.ankylosing.org/112288/not-diagnosed-but-have-a-lot-of-sx-that-fit-anyone-else-think-so/ Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:23:51 +0000 Asked by Olivia Wendt Sundby 7 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/112288/not-diagnosed-but-have-a-lot-of-sx-that-fit-anyone-else-think-so/ Question: Does anyone else get spots/weals under their hair and along the hairline? Don't really know how to describe them better than swollen bumps. http://answers.ankylosing.org/109977/does-anyone-else-get-spotsweals-under-their-hair-and-along-the-hairline/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:44:32 +0000 Asked by Sam 7 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/109977/does-anyone-else-get-spotsweals-under-their-hair-and-along-the-hairline/ Question: Software for tracking symptoms? Someone mentioned 'Chronica' (an iPhone app) and it's pretty good, but not the perfect thing. What, if anything, do you use to track your pain levels, fatigue, meds, sleep, exercise, food? I am currently trying to correlate barometric pressure and fatigue spells. Is there an app for this? http://answers.ankylosing.org/107862/software-for-tracking-symptoms-someone-mentioned-chronica-an-iphone-app-and-its-pretty-good-but/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:01:40 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/107862/software-for-tracking-symptoms-someone-mentioned-chronica-an-iphone-app-and-its-pretty-good-but/ Question: Dramatic sinus congestion + fatigue flare. Is this common? I was down most of yesterday, working from the couch and doing very little. About 8pm my sinuses suddenly congested so badly I couldn't breathe through my nose! I sniffed Afrin, took a Mucinex D, put on a Breathe-right strip, and went to bed. I slept for nearly 24 hours (!). If it wasn't for the dog I wouldn't have left the house at all! Has anyone else mapped sinus congestion and fatigue? Is that a thing? http://answers.ankylosing.org/107703/dramatic-sinus-congestion-fatigue-flare-is-this-common-i-was-down-most-of-yesterday-working-from/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:06:33 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/107703/dramatic-sinus-congestion-fatigue-flare-is-this-common-i-was-down-most-of-yesterday-working-from/ Question: Kiebsella - can someone explain to me what this is please, can it be passed from person to person? How do you get it? What are the implications of having it? I ask because my little girl was born 12 weeks prem, she had a few complications including a severe infection called NEC which causes damage to the bowel. She was treated at Great Ormond Street Hospital before being transferred back to our local hospital and when we returned she had Kiebsella, and put in the infections ward - thanks! http://answers.ankylosing.org/106815/kiebsella-can-someone-explain-to-me-what-this-is-please-can-it-be-passed-from-person-to-person-how/ Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:01:55 +0000 Asked by Tanya de Lacy 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/106815/kiebsella-can-someone-explain-to-me-what-this-is-please-can-it-be-passed-from-person-to-person-how/ Question: Hey guys! So I'm off to go to UCSF for my 4th MRI of my neck, they found a tumor in my liver that they said to be a hemangioma and they have found two in my neck, what I want to know is why all of these hemangiomas are popping up, what's causing them and what can stop them? I'm also going very numb in my arms and legs and I don't know what to do about that, the Rheumy didn't really give me any help, so I thought I'd turn to you all to help me out with what to ask and what to help! http://answers.ankylosing.org/106381/hey-guys-so-im-off-to-go-to-ucsf-for-my-4th-mri-of-my-neck-they-found-a-tumor-in-my-liver-that-they/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:26:04 +0000 Asked by Sasha 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/106381/hey-guys-so-im-off-to-go-to-ucsf-for-my-4th-mri-of-my-neck-they-found-a-tumor-in-my-liver-that-they/ Question: Hi does anyone else have problems with there Teeth and gums being sore and inflamed from AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/105770/hi-does-anyone-else-have-problems-with-there-teeth-and-gums-being-sore-and-inflamed-from-as/ Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:51:31 +0000 Asked by John Johnson 9 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/105770/hi-does-anyone-else-have-problems-with-there-teeth-and-gums-being-sore-and-inflamed-from-as/ Question: Hi anyone out there with AS that gets Canker Sore in there mouth that hurts like Hell? http://answers.ankylosing.org/104825/hi-anyone-out-there-with-as-that-gets-canker-sore-in-there-mouth-that-hurts-like-hell/ Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:00:31 +0000 Asked by John Johnson 9 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/104825/hi-anyone-out-there-with-as-that-gets-canker-sore-in-there-mouth-that-hurts-like-hell/ Question: Does anyone else feel like they have the Flu Sometimes and Bruise easy? http://answers.ankylosing.org/104733/does-anyone-else-feel-like-they-have-the-flu-sometimes-and-bruise-easy/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:55:21 +0000 Asked by John Johnson 9 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/104733/does-anyone-else-feel-like-they-have-the-flu-sometimes-and-bruise-easy/ Question: Hi all as sufferers,hope ye well today,has anyone got problems with there jaw i can only open my mouth 1 inch has as affected my jaw its seems to be getting harder to open my mouth while eating does anyone have same problem? http://answers.ankylosing.org/104519/hi-all-as-sufferershope-ye-well-todayhas-anyone-got-problems-with-there-jaw-i-can-only-open-my-mouth/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:24:40 +0000 Asked by Mick Knox 9 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/104519/hi-all-as-sufferershope-ye-well-todayhas-anyone-got-problems-with-there-jaw-i-can-only-open-my-mouth/ Question: Does anyone have tremors with AS? I seem to have an intention tremor its really embarrassing sometimes, but I'm getting used to it. http://answers.ankylosing.org/103615/does-anyone-have-tremors-with-as/ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:08:41 +0000 Asked by Cara Guikema 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/103615/does-anyone-have-tremors-with-as/ Question: I am full of questions today my facet at L5 and SI are begining to degenerate now what does this mean? I was told this is part of AS http://answers.ankylosing.org/100439/i-am-full-of-questions-today-my-facet-at-l5-and-si-are-begining-to-degenerate-now-what-does-this-mea/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:35:51 +0000 Asked by Shelley Leppaluoto 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/100439/i-am-full-of-questions-today-my-facet-at-l5-and-si-are-begining-to-degenerate-now-what-does-this-mea/ Question: Are swollen lymph nodes related to AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/100437/are-swollen-lymph-nodes-related-to-as/ Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:29:04 +0000 Asked by Shelley Leppaluoto 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/100437/are-swollen-lymph-nodes-related-to-as/ Question: My SI joints have not fused yet. How can you tell when they are fusing? Is there more pain? Loss of movement? I am on humira and hopefully that will keep fusion at bay but I would like to know what to expect. http://answers.ankylosing.org/99885/my-si-joints-have-not-fused-yet-how-can-you-tell-when-they-are-fusing-is-there-more-pain-loss-of-movemen/ Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:38:14 +0000 Asked by Marsha Heins 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/99885/my-si-joints-have-not-fused-yet-how-can-you-tell-when-they-are-fusing-is-there-more-pain-loss-of-movemen/ Question: Spent last week in the hosp after the tingling in my hands/feet moved up my limbs and into my face. Neuro saw weakness in my right side. MRI done for MS, came back clear. Original dx in April was AS, now they're not so sure. So frustrated being in limbo land. All tests are normal, but my health is going downhill. The only good is that Celebrex has completely taken care of my joint pain. (tingling started before celebrex). Anyone heard of a connection between AS and MS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/98640/spent-last-week-in-the-hosp-after-the-tingling-in-my-handsfeet-moved-up-my-limbs-and-into-my-face-neuro/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:54:42 +0000 Asked by Gullyabb 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/98640/spent-last-week-in-the-hosp-after-the-tingling-in-my-handsfeet-moved-up-my-limbs-and-into-my-face-neuro/ Question: Does anyone get skin problems around the same time they are noticing a flare up? Or even during a flare. Like excessively dry skin and red rash especially around the eyes and face ? (not talking about the butterfly rash associated with lupus) My husband thinks it's me " stressing" about my pain, he could be right but I just want to see if I'm the only one. Thanks. http://answers.ankylosing.org/95454/does-anyone-get-skin-problems-around-the-same-time-they-are-noticing-a-flare-up-or-even-during-a-flare/ Sun, 10 Jul 2011 01:10:06 +0000 Asked by Megan Braunberger 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/95454/does-anyone-get-skin-problems-around-the-same-time-they-are-noticing-a-flare-up-or-even-during-a-flare/ Question: This page www.spondylitis.org/about/complications.aspx# has an illustration that shows the areas of inflammation associated with AS and their percent of patients with these complications. For example sacroiliac association is found in 100% of patients and is common. Wrist and finger association is found in 5% and is very rare. I love this illustration because it shows that all parts of the body can be affected by AS. My aches and pains are real and a product of my disease? http://answers.ankylosing.org/95258/this-page-a-hrefhttpwwwspondylitisorgaboutcomplicationsaspx-targetblank-relnofollowwwwspondylitisorgaboutcomplicationsaspxa/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:09:00 +0000 Asked by Stephen 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/95258/this-page-a-hrefhttpwwwspondylitisorgaboutcomplicationsaspx-targetblank-relnofollowwwwspondylitisorgaboutcomplicationsaspxa/ Question: Can anyone tell me the difference between AS and cervical spondylosis? I have read about that too in my research; I don't have joint pain but the pain is in my spine. http://answers.ankylosing.org/95252/can-anyone-tell-me-the-difference-between-as-and-cervical-spondylosis/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:19:45 +0000 Asked by Paula 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/95252/can-anyone-tell-me-the-difference-between-as-and-cervical-spondylosis/ Question: I got this email from my doctor today, he made me go in on Friday for an Emergency CT scan with contrast: The CT scan of your neck shows numerous small lymph nodes in the neck. They said the size of the nodes are not remarkable but the number of nodes are. I think the next step is to get a biopsy of the nodes. I will contact Head and Neck surgery on Tuesday so that they may evaluate you ASAP for a biopsy. Has anyone had this, he is checking for cancers as well? http://answers.ankylosing.org/94855/i-got-this-email-from-my-doctor-today-he-made-me-go-in-on-friday-for-an-emergency-ct-scan-with-contrast/ Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:31:43 +0000 Asked by Sasha 11 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/94855/i-got-this-email-from-my-doctor-today-he-made-me-go-in-on-friday-for-an-emergency-ct-scan-with-contrast/ Question: Does anyone have an answer on how they handle the lack of energy they experience with AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/94317/does-anyone-have-an-answer-on-how-they-handle-the-lack-of-energy-they-experience-with-as/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:29:31 +0000 Asked by Gary Purdy 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/94317/does-anyone-have-an-answer-on-how-they-handle-the-lack-of-energy-they-experience-with-as/ Question: I am taking 20 mg of Oxycontin in the morning and 20 mg of Oxycontin at night for the pain right now. It's not working as well as it had in the past, but I haven't started the MTX or TNF's yet, can't until 7/25, so controlling the pain.I take 10mg Percocet for the breakthrough pain.When I signed the pain med contract they said I should take 2 Senokot a night (veggie based laxative) to help with the constipation.I have to take 3 or 4 and twice a day to go? http://answers.ankylosing.org/94201/i-am-taking-20-mg-of-oxycontin-in-the-morning-and-20-mg-of-oxycontin-at-night-for-the-pain-right-now/ Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:48:26 +0000 Asked by Sasha 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/94201/i-am-taking-20-mg-of-oxycontin-in-the-morning-and-20-mg-of-oxycontin-at-night-for-the-pain-right-now/ Question: This was in an email from my Rhem: The diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis is not definite until there is objective evidence of spine inflammation/damage due to inflammation in the correct clinical setting. You do not have objective evidence of spine inflammation but you have subjective evidence/suggestive evidence of a spondyloarthropathy( of which Ankylosing Spondylitis is included). So what do I do with that now? I have a phone appt with him tomorrow afternoon, he wants to start me on TNF's. http://answers.ankylosing.org/93475/this-was-in-an-email-from-my-rhem-the-diagnosis-of-ankylosing-spondylitis-is-not-definite-until-there/ Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:29:32 +0000 Asked by Sasha 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/93475/this-was-in-an-email-from-my-rhem-the-diagnosis-of-ankylosing-spondylitis-is-not-definite-until-there/ Question: Normally I feel like the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz before Dorothy oils him. Sometimes, though, I feel like the Scarecrow right after he gets down, all wobbly. Anybody else? http://answers.ankylosing.org/93467/normally-i-feel-like-the-tin-man-in-the-wizard-of-oz-before-dorothy-oils-him-sometimes-though-i-feel/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:54:13 +0000 Asked by Stephen 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/93467/normally-i-feel-like-the-tin-man-in-the-wizard-of-oz-before-dorothy-oils-him-sometimes-though-i-feel/ Question: So my Rhem emailed me and said I have hemangiomas, have you had that as a diagnosis? He wants to start me on TNF blockers, what would you suggest as the best one? I get very nauseous and dizzy right now so I don't know what's causing that and I have to take Phenegran and Meclazine. I'd love and appreciate any feedback. Thanks! http://answers.ankylosing.org/93096/so-my-rhem-emailed-me-and-said-i-have-hemangiomas-have-you-had-that-as-a-diagnosis-he-wants-to-start/ Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:01:38 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/93096/so-my-rhem-emailed-me-and-said-i-have-hemangiomas-have-you-had-that-as-a-diagnosis-he-wants-to-start/ Question: My doctor referred me to see a Neurologist and I am going to see her July 11th to go over my symptoms and medication. I told her that I believe my headaches are from the neck pain and I think the muscle relaxant that I am on, baclofen, may be causing the headaches. I have another appt on July 13th to have botox injections in the back of my head to help stop the headaches, as they start pretty bad and develop into migraines for days, has anyone else had this problem, this treatment? http://answers.ankylosing.org/92898/my-doctor-referred-me-to-see-a-neurologist-and-i-am-going-to-see-her-july-11th-to-go-over-my-symptoms/ Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:39:58 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/92898/my-doctor-referred-me-to-see-a-neurologist-and-i-am-going-to-see-her-july-11th-to-go-over-my-symptoms/ Question: MRI Results today, Degenerative Lumbar Spine worse at right L5-S1, mid thoracic vertebral hemangioma, stenosis, foraminal narrowing, disc bulge, decrease T1 signal showing red marrow, hyperintensity, C spine lordosis, anterolisthesis. Has anyone had anything that sounds familiar? He said there was no inflammation shown, just degeneration, bulging discs and hemangioma...has anyone had this result from and MRI before? No inflammation on MRI but ESR, C-Reactive=inflammation in blood tests. http://answers.ankylosing.org/92723/mri-results-today-degenerative-lumbar-spine-worse-at-right-l5-s1-mid-thoracic-vertebral-hemangioma/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:31:25 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/92723/mri-results-today-degenerative-lumbar-spine-worse-at-right-l5-s1-mid-thoracic-vertebral-hemangioma/ Question: Was dx by dr with AS. Rheumy said it was hip bursitis before he even looked at me. Waiting for an MRI and new rheumy. With strong family history of AS, it's not a huge surprise that I would have it. Yesterday, when I was sitting down, I closed my eyes, and instantly got dizzy. It hasn't gone away and I've been feeling mildly seasick ever since. Add that to the ringing in my ears I've had for weeks, I'm starting to wonder what else could be going on. Any thoughts? http://answers.ankylosing.org/92567/was-dx-by-dr-with-as-rheumy-said-it-was-hip-bursitis-before-he-even-looked-at-me-waiting-for-an-mri/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:36:22 +0000 Asked by Gullyabb 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/92567/was-dx-by-dr-with-as-rheumy-said-it-was-hip-bursitis-before-he-even-looked-at-me-waiting-for-an-mri/ Question: I'm going in for a second MRI tomorrow where they have to inject contrast for my cervical and throasic spine, it's going to be open, them having to put a big brace on me and strapping me down to the table so I don't move made me have a panic attack and just break down crying, I have been a wreck all day today, they gave me valium for before the MRI but I can't seem to calm my nerves, can anyone help or does anyone have any suggestions? I'd really appreciate them :( http://answers.ankylosing.org/91356/im-going-in-for-a-second-mri-tomorrow-where-they-have-to-inject-contrast-for-my-cervical-and-throasic/ Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:11:41 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/91356/im-going-in-for-a-second-mri-tomorrow-where-they-have-to-inject-contrast-for-my-cervical-and-throasic/ Question: What do you do for the pain when you're at home and sitting down like watching TV or reading? What do you do in bed to help the pain? I can't lay flat so that's not even an issue but when I do on my side my hip hurts, my chest has started to hurt and not to be graphic but my nipple on that side has started to hurt, and if I'm on the side too long that hand/arm goes numb. What heating packs have you found work for you? Hand held massager recommendations? http://answers.ankylosing.org/90266/what-do-you-do-for-the-pain-when-youre-at-home-and-sitting-down-like-watching-tv-or-reading-what-do/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:15:48 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/90266/what-do-you-do-for-the-pain-when-youre-at-home-and-sitting-down-like-watching-tv-or-reading-what-do/ Question: What are your symptoms? Back pain, neck pain, joint pain, body temp rises, hot to touch, sweats, stiffness, headaches, calf pain, heel pain, now I have swelling near my knees and ankles, fatigue, teeth pain and chipping, my back sounds like bubble wrap crunching, joints popping...they said they think this could be spondyloarthropathy which then gets diagnosed to AS later down the line as well as Fibromyalgia or RA. I'm simply trying to be proactive when I see my Rhem. In a week. http://answers.ankylosing.org/89811/what-are-your-symptoms/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:08:25 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89811/what-are-your-symptoms/ Question: So the MRI on my lower back showed degeneration and bulging discs, and my neck showed something there and I have to go back for another neck and middle back MRI in a week. Did anyone else have these results on the MRI? The Rheum called me today and said there was no inflammation shown, so is that his way of telling me that this isn't AS? He's being very stubborn about things and I don't know what else to bring to the table. http://answers.ankylosing.org/89785/so-the-mri-on-my-lower-back-showed-degeneration-and-bulging-discs-and-my-neck-showed-something-there/ Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:57:34 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89785/so-the-mri-on-my-lower-back-showed-degeneration-and-bulging-discs-and-my-neck-showed-something-there/ Question: The Rhem. Gave me a suspected DX of spondyloarthropathy. I had a 3 part MRI this week but had a panic attack with the neck so I had the neck and lower back done and have to go back for the middle, what is fusion and what if the MRI doesn't show it? Will Methotrexate help it? He wants me on that? I read that it's for R.A though. What has helped you?I want to make sure I'm educated before I go on anything. What are the uvetitis flares I'm hearing about I see the Eye doc in a week as well. http://answers.ankylosing.org/89557/the-rhem-gave-me-a-suspected-dx-of-spondyloarthropathy-i-had-a-3-part-mri-this-week-but-had-a-panic/ Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:05:14 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/89557/the-rhem-gave-me-a-suspected-dx-of-spondyloarthropathy-i-had-a-3-part-mri-this-week-but-had-a-panic/ Question: What's the difference of a diagnosis between Reiter's Syndrome and AS? What are the difference of symptoms? http://answers.ankylosing.org/88763/whats-the-difference-of-a-diagnosis-between-reiters-syndrome-and-as/ Mon, 30 May 2011 05:07:43 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/88763/whats-the-difference-of-a-diagnosis-between-reiters-syndrome-and-as/ Question: My question today is this: If I can show that my job caused or exacerbates my condition, I'm entitled to compensation. I know the disease is of 'unknown etimology', but I am convinced that my onset of symptoms came because of some intense pressure going on at work. I'm in law enforcement and while stress is usual, this was somewhat extreme. Anyone have credible sources/links showing a connection between symptoms and stress triggers? Thanks http://answers.ankylosing.org/88426/my-question-today-is-this-if-i-can-show-that-my-job-caused-or-exacerbates-my-condition-im-entitled/ Sat, 28 May 2011 18:25:59 +0000 Asked by Gullyabb 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/88426/my-question-today-is-this-if-i-can-show-that-my-job-caused-or-exacerbates-my-condition-im-entitled/ Question: Trying to find a relationship if there is one. How many routinely have a body temp at 98.6 F or higher? Already have thread about lower than normal temps. http://answers.ankylosing.org/87845/trying-to-find-a-relationship-if-there-is-one-how-many-routinely-have-a-body-temp-at-986-f-or-highe/ Tue, 24 May 2011 21:16:10 +0000 Asked by Jerry Grynspan 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/87845/trying-to-find-a-relationship-if-there-is-one-how-many-routinely-have-a-body-temp-at-986-f-or-highe/ Question: How many typically run body temps under 98 degrees F? How many have seen that typical temp change with disease progress and/or meds? http://answers.ankylosing.org/87799/how-many-typically-run-body-temps-under-98-degrees-f/ Tue, 24 May 2011 14:54:52 +0000 Asked by Jerry Grynspan 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/87799/how-many-typically-run-body-temps-under-98-degrees-f/ Question: Hi everyone! Have any of you read the book "The Other Daughter" by Lisa Gardner? One of the main characters has AS and they even describe the symptoms and how life changing it can be. Thought it was interesting to find since I had never heard of AS before June of last year. http://answers.ankylosing.org/87614/hi-everyone-have-any-of-you-read-the-book-the-other-daughter-by-lisa-gardner/ Sun, 22 May 2011 17:42:39 +0000 Asked by Marsha Heins 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/87614/hi-everyone-have-any-of-you-read-the-book-the-other-daughter-by-lisa-gardner/ Question: Hi Gang! Just wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with Horner's Syndrome. I was diagnosed w/ Horners several years before my AS and now I am wondering if the Horners is related? http://answers.ankylosing.org/87163/hi-gang-just-wondering-if-anyone-has-been-diagnosed-with-horners-syndrome-i-was-diagnosed-w-horners/ Wed, 18 May 2011 00:57:39 +0000 Asked by Marsha Heins 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/87163/hi-gang-just-wondering-if-anyone-has-been-diagnosed-with-horners-syndrome-i-was-diagnosed-w-horners/ Question: Anyone have inflammation in the cricoarytenoid joint? Not well known that it can be affected with AS, but it can. I have it. I was (and am) having serious vocal issues. That is what sent me to the doctor. Saw an ENT and found out that the cricoarytenoid joint in my neck is inflamed. Diagnosed with Spond. In '97. If you have experienced this, what did you do? I am already on Humira. http://answers.ankylosing.org/87019/anyone-have-inflammation-in-the-cricoarytenoid-joint-not-well-known-that-it-can-be-affected-with-as/ Mon, 16 May 2011 17:40:33 +0000 Asked by Kristie Pelletier 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/87019/anyone-have-inflammation-in-the-cricoarytenoid-joint-not-well-known-that-it-can-be-affected-with-as/ Question: I'm 40, have AS, HLA B27 positive, + rheumatoid factor, and ACE level is elevated also have hypothyroidism. I am not taking anything for AS yet except over the counter stuff because current rheumy doesn't think it's bad enough yet (looking for a new one). I have been having severe night sweats for the past couple of years. Its every night, and it's drenching. Not menopausal. Anyone else have this with AS, any remedies? I'm so tired of washing all my bed linens every day! Thx for your help! http://answers.ankylosing.org/85953/im-40-have-as-hla-b27-positive-rheumatoid-factor-and-ace-level-is-elevated-also-have-hypothyroidism/ Fri, 06 May 2011 15:18:03 +0000 Asked by Jessica Justice Engel 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/85953/im-40-have-as-hla-b27-positive-rheumatoid-factor-and-ace-level-is-elevated-also-have-hypothyroidism/ Question: Swelling... SO this morning I woke up around 1 am with horrible inflammatory pain in the heels of my feet... Not unusual for me... But my back was sore, and my hips and my feet... And my neck was stiff... Anyway my husband was giving me a nice gentle back rub and said my neck was swollen, right at the base where it meets your shoulders, the little bump that's there. I told him he was imagining things.. But it is indeed swollen and hot. Something I should worry about? http://answers.ankylosing.org/85703/swelling-so-this-morning-i-woke-up-around-1-am-with-horrible-inflammatory-pain-in-the-heels-of-my/ Wed, 04 May 2011 19:46:44 +0000 Asked by Lindsay Cairns 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/85703/swelling-so-this-morning-i-woke-up-around-1-am-with-horrible-inflammatory-pain-in-the-heels-of-my/ Question: Random Question #1 - Did any of you have trouble burping as a kid and/or be completely unable to burp? http://answers.ankylosing.org/69903/random-question-1-did-any-of-you-have-trouble-burping-as-a-kid-andor-be-completely-unable-to-burp/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:14:57 +0000 Asked by Jessica Farrell 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/69903/random-question-1-did-any-of-you-have-trouble-burping-as-a-kid-andor-be-completely-unable-to-burp/ Question: Random Question #1 - Did any of you have serious issues swallowing meat as a child? http://answers.ankylosing.org/69902/random-question-1-did-any-of-you-have-serious-issues-swallowing-meat-as-a-child/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:13:45 +0000 Asked by Jessica Farrell 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/69902/random-question-1-did-any-of-you-have-serious-issues-swallowing-meat-as-a-child/ Question: Does anyone else experience mouth or throat sores? I had it tested out just to rule out anything else, and everything came back negative. My doc says it's a side effect of AS... But it is so hard to deal with sometimes. I have one right now in my throat and it's been there for about a week! http://answers.ankylosing.org/67986/does-anyone-else-experience-mouth-or-throat-sores/ Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:37:25 +0000 Asked by Alex Figge 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/67986/does-anyone-else-experience-mouth-or-throat-sores/ Question: Does anyone else get a sharp pain in the centre of their chest, right above the heart, especially when they're having a flare or exercising? Web MD thinks it could be pericardtis (inflammation of the heart tissue); has anyone been diagnosed with this? http://answers.ankylosing.org/64310/does-anyone-else-get-a-sharp-pain-in-the-centre-of-their-chest-right-above-the-heart-especially-when/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:38:18 +0000 Asked by Kathryn 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/64310/does-anyone-else-get-a-sharp-pain-in-the-centre-of-their-chest-right-above-the-heart-especially-when/ Question: Heat in spine? I have been having a few BAD days, and last night was really bad.. My husband gasped when he went to rub my back at how hot to the touch it was... Does your spine get hot to the touch? Obvoiusly not like burn you hot.. But a significa http://answers.ankylosing.org/62331/heat-in-spine-i-have-been-having-a-few-bad-days-and-last-night-was-really-bad-my-husband-gasped-when/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:03:04 +0000 Asked by Lindsay Cairns 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/62331/heat-in-spine-i-have-been-having-a-few-bad-days-and-last-night-was-really-bad-my-husband-gasped-when/ Question: What do you all mean by flare? (im new to this) i have had pretty consistent pain and fatigue for about a month, but i have been able to function for the most part.... Would this be considered a flare? http://answers.ankylosing.org/61403/what-do-you-all-mean-by-flare/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:31:24 +0000 Asked by Kelly 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/61403/what-do-you-all-mean-by-flare/ Question: Anyone here a dancer or a an athlete? What do you do when you have a flare? Or just dont feel well for months at a time? http://answers.ankylosing.org/61378/anyone-here-a-dancer-or-a-an-athlete-what-do-you-do-when-you-have-a-flare/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 09:45:34 +0000 Asked by Kelly 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/61378/anyone-here-a-dancer-or-a-an-athlete-what-do-you-do-when-you-have-a-flare/ Question: Family still doesn't get it. Ow, my heels are really hurting. Mom: Why? Me: Plantar Fasciitis. Mom: Well, at least it will go away soon. Me: What? No, mine are permanent, mainly. Mom: Why? Me: Here, once again, are links to info about AS. http://answers.ankylosing.org/60746/family-still-doesnt-get-it-ow-my-heels-are-really-hurting-mom-why-me-plantar-fasciitis-mom-well/ Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:08:25 +0000 Asked by Rose Bigham 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/60746/family-still-doesnt-get-it-ow-my-heels-are-really-hurting-mom-why-me-plantar-fasciitis-mom-well/ Question: Does anyone wake up in the morning and your hands (not your joints) feel swollen? I try to use my hands to push myself out of bed and feels like my skin hurts almost. http://answers.ankylosing.org/59838/does-anyone-wake-up-in-the-morning-and-your-hands-not-your-joints-feel-swollen/ Sun, 12 Dec 2010 05:16:43 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/59838/does-anyone-wake-up-in-the-morning-and-your-hands-not-your-joints-feel-swollen/ Question: Okay, strange question: I was stricken with labyrinthitis, an inflammation of the inner ear. It is usually caused by a virus, but it coincided with a flare-up that started last week. Anyone else ever had this happen or knows someone who has? http://answers.ankylosing.org/59006/okay-strange-question-i-was-stricken-with-labyrinthitis-an-inflammation-of-the-inner-ear-it-is-usually/ Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:17:57 +0000 Asked by Rachel Sauerbier 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/59006/okay-strange-question-i-was-stricken-with-labyrinthitis-an-inflammation-of-the-inner-ear-it-is-usually/ Question: Just started Remicade (only 2 infusions) and not feeling better yet but on the side of my head and behind my ears i have these raised bumps and my neck is a sore any one have any ideas? http://answers.ankylosing.org/58498/just-started-remicade-only-2-infusions-and-not-feeling-better-yet-but-on-the-side-of-my-head-and-behind/ Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:40:30 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/58498/just-started-remicade-only-2-infusions-and-not-feeling-better-yet-but-on-the-side-of-my-head-and-behind/ Question: I was dx'd a little over a year ago, after having pain for over 10 years. I feel great now that I am taking enbrel and methotrexate. I still worry about my future with AS. Has anyone ever gone into remission or at least stopped the progression? http://answers.ankylosing.org/57794/i-was-dxd-a-little-over-a-year-ago-after-having-pain-for-over-10-years-i-feel-great-now-that-i-am/ Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:48:56 +0000 Asked by Brandi Sheckler Harris 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/57794/i-was-dxd-a-little-over-a-year-ago-after-having-pain-for-over-10-years-i-feel-great-now-that-i-am/ Question: Anyone have significant inflammation in the joints of the hands? http://answers.ankylosing.org/55949/anyone-have-significant-inflammation-in-the-joints-of-the-hands/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:15:25 +0000 Asked by Kristie Pelletier 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/55949/anyone-have-significant-inflammation-in-the-joints-of-the-hands/ Question: How long did it take to get your diagnosis after your symptoms began? It took me 15 years and too much fusing. Seems like this is the norm as I've seen stories like mine far too much. http://answers.ankylosing.org/52893/how-long-did-it-take-to-get-your-diagnosis-after-your-symptoms-began/ Sun, 17 Oct 2010 03:12:37 +0000 Asked by Chris Shrier 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/52893/how-long-did-it-take-to-get-your-diagnosis-after-your-symptoms-began/ Question: What gauge do you use to return to immunosuppressant injections? I'm trying to get started on Enbrel, but after one injecton I got a terrible flu. My doctor said to hold it until I feel 90% better, but this makes me nervous. http://answers.ankylosing.org/52549/what-gauge-do-you-use-to-return-to-immunosuppressant-injections/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:25:14 +0000 Asked by Kerry Monique Gaude' 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/52549/what-gauge-do-you-use-to-return-to-immunosuppressant-injections/ Question: How were you diagnosed? What were your signs/symptoms? I have had joint problems/pain pretty much my whole life with no true answers as to why I have them. I always go to the doctor very well informed and they always look at me like I'm crazy. http://answers.ankylosing.org/47820/how-were-you-diagnosed-what-were-your-signssymptoms/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 04:08:57 +0000 Asked by Michelle 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/47820/how-were-you-diagnosed-what-were-your-signssymptoms/ Question: I was recently diagnosed with UnDif Sponylitis and Sacroiliac Dysfunction and have been prescribed Sulfasalazine. I have not taken my RX yet because I am not sure it's the right thing to do. Please help me decide what to do? http://answers.ankylosing.org/47818/i-was-recently-diagnosed-with-undif-sponylitis-and-sacroiliac-dysfunction-and-have-been-prescribed-sulfasalazine/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:10:04 +0000 Asked by Amanda 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/47818/i-was-recently-diagnosed-with-undif-sponylitis-and-sacroiliac-dysfunction-and-have-been-prescribed-sulfasalazine/ Question: I have had dx of AS sinc 1983, I continue to notice that I drop to many things I am holding. Dropping is getting worse as I get older. My hands just don't want to hold onto anything. Then I gotta think about picking up what I dropped. I hate this? http://answers.ankylosing.org/46853/i-have-had-dx-of-as-sinc-1983-i-continue-to-notice-that-i-drop-to-many-things-i-am-holding-dropping/ Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:05:45 +0000 Asked by Denise Brown 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/46853/i-have-had-dx-of-as-sinc-1983-i-continue-to-notice-that-i-drop-to-many-things-i-am-holding-dropping/ Question: Have no idea if this is related to autoimmune but since I was dx'ed, increasingly, I get huge cysts on my chin... I never had acne when I was younger. Could be pre-menopause but I use meds for it and it's still getting worse? http://answers.ankylosing.org/46804/have-no-idea-if-this-is-related-to-autoimmune-but-since-i-was-dxed-increasingly-i-get-huge-cysts-on/ Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:07:35 +0000 Asked by Amy Picklo 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/46804/have-no-idea-if-this-is-related-to-autoimmune-but-since-i-was-dxed-increasingly-i-get-huge-cysts-on/ Question: Waited 3 months for 1st appt with rhuemy and its in 3 days but I feel the best I have felt in months, and worried that if I'm still feeling this way on Tues, the doc wont take me seriously. 2 weeks ago my pain was the worst ever, any suggestions? http://answers.ankylosing.org/46635/waited-3-months-for-1st-appt-with-rhuemy-and-its-in-3-days-but-i-feel-the-best-i-have-felt-in-months/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:55:26 +0000 Asked by Me 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/46635/waited-3-months-for-1st-appt-with-rhuemy-and-its-in-3-days-but-i-feel-the-best-i-have-felt-in-months/ Question: Has anyone had eye issues with AS? My eyes have been watering and puffy and now my vision in my left eye is so blurry. Is this part of the disease or something new? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42892/has-anyone-had-eye-issues-with-as/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:53:11 +0000 Asked by Christee Damron 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42892/has-anyone-had-eye-issues-with-as/ Question: I know someone asked a ? About foot pain due to swelling but my feet ache especially the bottom and also my heels, but no swelling. Any ideas why? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42867/i-know-someone-asked-a/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:03:00 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42867/i-know-someone-asked-a/ Question: Does anyone know why the SI joints fusing causes hip joint problems. I was told that my hips are pushed up and in and I assume that has something to do with SI inflammation and narrowing space in those joints. I am just not clear of the dynamics? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42318/does-anyone-know-why-the-si-joints-fusing-causes-hip-joint-problems-i-was-told-that-my-hips-are-pushed/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:07:55 +0000 Asked by Marci Buday Jenkins 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42318/does-anyone-know-why-the-si-joints-fusing-causes-hip-joint-problems-i-was-told-that-my-hips-are-pushed/ Question: I went to my rheumy thurs. And was asking alot of questions. I asked if my spine would fuse and he said no, that only men fuse? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42298/i-went-to-my-rheumy-thurs-and-was-asking-alot-of-questions-i-asked-if-my-spine-would-fuse-and-he-said/ Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:25:42 +0000 Asked by Julie 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42298/i-went-to-my-rheumy-thurs-and-was-asking-alot-of-questions-i-asked-if-my-spine-would-fuse-and-he-said/ Question: What does it feel like when things start to fuse? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42083/what-does-it-feel-like-when-things-start-to-fuse/ Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:53:47 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42083/what-does-it-feel-like-when-things-start-to-fuse/ Question: My neck has been hurting, the more i try to stretch it the more it hurts but as soon as i lay down or give it a little support pain is cut in half...any thoughts? http://answers.ankylosing.org/41895/my-neck-has-been-hurting-the-more-i-try-to-stretch-it-the-more-it-hurts-but-as-soon-as-i-lay-down-or/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:34:24 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/41895/my-neck-has-been-hurting-the-more-i-try-to-stretch-it-the-more-it-hurts-but-as-soon-as-i-lay-down-or/ Question: Does any one had any problems with wart's? If so what did you do to get rid of them? I have some on my hands,wrist, forearm and i few on my forehead. My mom also had this problem and she had SLE. http://answers.ankylosing.org/41682/does-any-one-had-any-problems-with-warts-if-so-what-did-you-do-to-get-rid-of-them/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:07:33 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/41682/does-any-one-had-any-problems-with-warts-if-so-what-did-you-do-to-get-rid-of-them/ Question: I started Methotrexate for almost 2 month now and my back hurts worse, but now on and off my right arm is going numb and aches has this happen to anyone else? http://answers.ankylosing.org/40572/i-started-methotrexate-for-almost-2-month-now-and-my-back-hurts-worse-but-now-on-and-off-my-right-arm/ Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:56:34 +0000 Asked by Heather Winkler 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/40572/i-started-methotrexate-for-almost-2-month-now-and-my-back-hurts-worse-but-now-on-and-off-my-right-arm/ Question: Great seeing so many using journal.ankylosing.org to track symptoms. For those of you thinking about trying it, do you have any questions? I'm here to answer! http://answers.ankylosing.org/25824/great-seeing-so-many-using-a-hrefhttpjournalankylosingorg-targetblank-relnofollowjournalankylosingorga/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:32:26 +0000 Asked by Chris Bennett 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/25824/great-seeing-so-many-using-a-hrefhttpjournalankylosingorg-targetblank-relnofollowjournalankylosingorga/ Question: Thought you all might enjoy reading this article/letter my mother sent me. Bottom line....be your own advocate? Read below.... http://answers.ankylosing.org/25024/thought-you-all-might-enjoy-reading-this-articleletter-my-mother-sent-me-bottom-linebe-your-own/ Sat, 17 Jul 2010 09:21:25 +0000 Asked by Jessica Farrell 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/25024/thought-you-all-might-enjoy-reading-this-articleletter-my-mother-sent-me-bottom-linebe-your-own/ Question: All my pain is on the right side of my body, even my Iritis. My foot, ankle, hip, knee, rib cage, hand, shoulder, colar bone & jaw, all on the right. Rarely do I get pain on the left. Just curious if this is something that is common or not. Thanks? http://answers.ankylosing.org/24574/all-my-pain-is-on-the-right-side-of-my-body-even-my-iritis-my-foot-ankle-hip-knee-rib-cage-hand/ Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:24:47 +0000 Asked by Samantha Jennings 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/24574/all-my-pain-is-on-the-right-side-of-my-body-even-my-iritis-my-foot-ankle-hip-knee-rib-cage-hand/ Question: Is there anyone who experiences a numbing/pins & needles type sensation on random parts of their bodies? I get it on my face, hands, arms, feet & legs. http://answers.ankylosing.org/24480/is-there-anyone-who-experiences-a-numbingpins-needles-type-sensation-on-random-parts-of-their-bodie/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:14:23 +0000 Asked by Samantha Jennings 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/24480/is-there-anyone-who-experiences-a-numbingpins-needles-type-sensation-on-random-parts-of-their-bodie/ Question: Anyone else have multiple mystery bruises. They keep popping up with no explanation? http://answers.ankylosing.org/24465/anyone-else-have-multiple-mystery-bruises-they-keep-popping-up-with-no-explanation/ Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:14:42 +0000 Asked by Stephanie Thomascik 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/24465/anyone-else-have-multiple-mystery-bruises-they-keep-popping-up-with-no-explanation/ Question: I am newly diagnosed with AS. I see lots of discussion of flares. Please describe your flares.. Are they short or long duration, types of symptoms of them, anything make them better, etc? http://answers.ankylosing.org/23363/i-am-newly-diagnosed-with-as-i-see-lots-of-discussion-of-flares-please-describe-your-flares-are-they/ Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:14:28 +0000 Asked by Jennifer 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23363/i-am-newly-diagnosed-with-as-i-see-lots-of-discussion-of-flares-please-describe-your-flares-are-they/ Question: Does anyone have sciatica or sciatic pain? I have bouts that are an aching pain, and episodes when the pain surges to the sole of my foot in a rush - like an electric shock. It knocks me off my feet or makes me jump out of my chair! http://answers.ankylosing.org/23242/does-anyone-have-sciatica-or-sciatic-pain/ Sun, 04 Jul 2010 02:24:52 +0000 Asked by Stacey 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23242/does-anyone-have-sciatica-or-sciatic-pain/ Question: Anyone have pectus excavatum deformity - A congenital deformity of the anterior wall of the chest? http://answers.ankylosing.org/23167/anyone-have-pectus-excavatum-deformity-a-congenital-deformity-of-the-anterior-wall-of-the-chest/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:48:39 +0000 Asked by Jessica Farrell 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23167/anyone-have-pectus-excavatum-deformity-a-congenital-deformity-of-the-anterior-wall-of-the-chest/ Question: What are the symptoms of the heart problem that can go along with AS? I know it is rare, but nobody seems to say what 'it' is... http://answers.ankylosing.org/23140/what-are-the-symptoms-of-the-heart-problem-that-can-go-along-with-as/ Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:13:10 +0000 Asked by Beckyg 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23140/what-are-the-symptoms-of-the-heart-problem-that-can-go-along-with-as/ Question: Anyone suffer from peripheral neuropathy (hands and feet) and AS? I have recently been diagnosed with AS and still trying to figure out the neurpoathy. My rhumey is not sure what is the cause but looking for it and thinks it is a separate issue. http://answers.ankylosing.org/23099/anyone-suffer-from-peripheral-neuropathy-hands-and-feet-and-as/ Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:50:10 +0000 Asked by Jennifer 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/23099/anyone-suffer-from-peripheral-neuropathy-hands-and-feet-and-as/ Question: AS Journal (mobile symptom tracking) is now available at journal.ankylosing.org - What do you like about it? What could be better? http://answers.ankylosing.org/22962/as-journal-mobile-symptom-tracking-is-now-available-at-a-hrefhttpjournalankylosingorg-targetblank/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:02:31 +0000 Asked by Chris Bennett 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22962/as-journal-mobile-symptom-tracking-is-now-available-at-a-hrefhttpjournalankylosingorg-targetblank/ Question: I have an intrathoratic stomach-my whole stomach and part of colon have moved into my chest cavity with bent back have problems breathing. While researching this find it is rare & a high % of people have a degree of bent spines-anyone else out there? http://answers.ankylosing.org/22726/i-have-an-intrathoratic-stomach-my-whole-stomach-and-part-of-colon-have-moved-into-my-chest-cavity-with/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:08:13 +0000 Asked by Jackie Aitchison 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22726/i-have-an-intrathoratic-stomach-my-whole-stomach-and-part-of-colon-have-moved-into-my-chest-cavity-with/ Question: Has anyone noticed summer to be a time when AS symptoms increase. In the past winter was harder, but twice now summer has come at me like a prize fighter with a grudge? Just curious. http://answers.ankylosing.org/22551/has-anyone-noticed-summer-to-be-a-time-when-as-symptoms-increase-in-the-past-winter-was-harder-but/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:53:19 +0000 Asked by Alan Andersen 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22551/has-anyone-noticed-summer-to-be-a-time-when-as-symptoms-increase-in-the-past-winter-was-harder-but/ Question: Can anyone relate to SNAP CRACKLE POP?! Story of my life http://answers.ankylosing.org/22221/can-anyone-relate-to-snap-crackle-pop/ Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:48:56 +0000 Asked by Amber:) 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22221/can-anyone-relate-to-snap-crackle-pop/ Question: Everyone should make a list of the other health conditions that they have from the AS so that we can all compare notes. I'll start. Tendinitis Carpal Tunnel Plantar Fasciitis Colitis? http://answers.ankylosing.org/21818/everyone-should-make-a-list-of-the-other-health-conditions-that-they-have-from-the-as-so-that-we-can/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:02 +0000 Asked by Shaun Haulk 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/21818/everyone-should-make-a-list-of-the-other-health-conditions-that-they-have-from-the-as-so-that-we-can/ Question: I just had an MRI with degenerative joint disease on L5-S1. Herniated L4-L5, Totally fused SI joints. Frequent bouts of Iritis. HLA-B27+. Is this the beginning of spinal fusion going up the spine? http://answers.ankylosing.org/20622/i-just-had-an-mri-with-degenerative-joint-disease-on-l5-s1-herniated-l4-l5-totally-fused-si-joints/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:20:32 +0000 Asked by Rhonda Trimble 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20622/i-just-had-an-mri-with-degenerative-joint-disease-on-l5-s1-herniated-l4-l5-totally-fused-si-joints/ Question: Do you keep a daily journal (log) of your ankylosing spondylitis symptoms? If so, how and why? If not, why not? http://answers.ankylosing.org/20346/do-you-keep-a-daily-journal-log-of-your-ankylosing-spondylitis-symptoms-if-so-how-and-why/ Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:04:39 +0000 Asked by Chris Bennett 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20346/do-you-keep-a-daily-journal-log-of-your-ankylosing-spondylitis-symptoms-if-so-how-and-why/ Question: I test pos for gene (b27?) and have had 2 episodes of iritis but have not been dx'd with AS, only with fibro. Last yr I suddenly lost strength in my legs and can now only get up from a stooped position by using my hands. Could AS cause this weakness? http://answers.ankylosing.org/20189/i-test-pos-for-gene-b27/ Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:52:13 +0000 Asked by Pamela Ward 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20189/i-test-pos-for-gene-b27/ Question: How about ankle edema with injectibles? I read that edema, in general, is a side effect. I do take lasix to combat it but I have large lumps on both ankles - looks like the joint but isn't. I've been tested for liver and kidney problems - neg. http://answers.ankylosing.org/20173/how-about-ankle-edema-with-injectibles/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:53:52 +0000 Asked by Amy Picklo 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20173/how-about-ankle-edema-with-injectibles/ Question: Finger joints - anyone else have a large problem? My right hand is worse. I can hardly bend my right ring finger. Does anyone else have this problem or any recommendations? Thanks! http://answers.ankylosing.org/20163/finger-joints-anyone-else-have-a-large-problem-my-right-hand-is-worse-i-can-hardly-bend-my-right/ Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:42:31 +0000 Asked by Amy Picklo 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20163/finger-joints-anyone-else-have-a-large-problem-my-right-hand-is-worse-i-can-hardly-bend-my-right/ Question: Hi! Just curious if anyone has tried a special diet to help their AS- I heard that a glutten free diet can help symptoms- would like some feedback before I give up some of my fav foods:)? http://answers.ankylosing.org/19873/hi-just-curious-if-anyone-has-tried-a-special-diet-to-help-their-as-i-heard-that-a-glutten-free-diet/ Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:41:03 +0000 Asked by Gwen 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/19873/hi-just-curious-if-anyone-has-tried-a-special-diet-to-help-their-as-i-heard-that-a-glutten-free-diet/