If a physician suspects AS, tests for HLA B27, tells the patient results are fine/normal when in fact the results are positive for HLA B27 - is there a failure of "standard of care." How can I research this for a claim we are pursuing - I would like to hear both sides of the argument. Thanks.
Asked by Jessica diagnosis ankylosing spondylitis hla-b27+
How do I carry things? I can't wear a purse over one shoulder. I can't wear anything on my back. I can't wear anything on my hips. Carrying just a set of keys and my mobile phone in a tiny purse in my hand is too heavy. (Forget trying to carry a book.) Sometimes I can't even carry a set of keys in one pocket because the weight is heavy and throws me off to one side. Any suggestions?
Asked by Sherry Mullins ankylosing spondylitis
Thank you for your response and honesty. The pain has been part of my life for several months now. It seem NSAID isn't working but I'm still taking it. I'm now on Celebrex and humera. The only thing that seems to give me any relief is pain meds like hydrocodone. How long are people normally on these type of narcotics to deal with pain. I hate the thought of narcotics being apart of my life. I'm torn between taking hydrocodone to have somewhat of normal day, or not take it and be in pain.
Asked by Ty ankylosing spondylitis
Hello everyone. I have AS and it seems like my rheumatologist who btw looks just like Dr Kevorkian (doctor of death), isn't listening to me at all but rather treating me with a cookie cutter method. I told him I've taken NSAID for years and it didn't work. So what does he do, put me on more NSAID. Two weeks ago took me off of pain meds (hydrocodone) and replaced it with lorzapan for pain. Still in a lot of pain but now I'm also sleepy from the lorzapan. Does this treatment make since to anyone?
Hi everyone. This site doesn't let you ask long questions. So I'll ask multiple ones. I was diagnose with AS in Jan 20013. First question : Can you have pain without inflammation. Second question: When will this flare up subside (well a general idea)? Because the pain is intense and constant. Your advise and honesty is appreciated.
Ankylosing spondylitis Hi everyone. This is my first post. I always read other people's post to find answers about anything, but for what ever reason I can't seem to find a consistent answer about ankylosing spondylitis. Their is a wide range of opinion when it comes to AS. I was diagnosed with AS about three months ago, after years of complaining and whining about my back. My life leading up to the diagnose of AS was like a fictional book. When I was referred to rheumatologist in February 2013
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Asked by Evelyn Leticia Garibay ankylosing spondylitis
Does anyone with AS also get the burning pain and sensation throughout the entire body and major joints? If so, did they say this is a symptom of AS or something else? What helps for relief?
Asked by Kristin M. Coppens ankylosing spondylitis pain burning
I was just wondering if anyone has had a history of canker sores? My husband said he remembers them being really bad as a kid and my son gets them off and on (2-3 at a time). I was just curious if anyone else had/has this issue.
Asked by Chelsea ankylosing spondylitis canker sore
Okay so for the last few days i have started feeling dizzy, nausea, extremely fatigued. I had my Remicade injection end of march, i am on 5 vials monthly i just cant seem to get going, if i stand to long i start leaning and loosing balance, i am having heart burn problems even after taking my medication, Tired, my whole lower back is very painful when i lay down, and i get short burst of joint pain trouble breathing. Could this be a reaction to remicade
Asked by J Thomas Little ankylosing spondylitis remicade alleric reaction
