My 14-year-old daughter has had severe upper back and joint pain for a couple of years. We were first told it was Scheurmann's Kyphosis, then JA, then AS. We've been through many combos of meds - methotrexate and Humira, then Enbrel, but they didn't help at all. Do they usuallly work for AS or just JA? Now she takes tramadol, gabapentin and a muscle relaxant three times a day, which don't help much. Any advice or experiences to share regarding meds? Afraid of Cymbalta cuz of her age....
Asked by Erin Hogan as ankylosing spondylitis tramadol
My doctor is considering putting me on Humira in a few months if my current meds still aren't working for me. I am currently on Enbrel and Methotrexate (pills). From what I've read Humira sounds alot like Enbrel with similar side effects. Has anyone taken both and is Humira more dangerous to take?
Asked by Sabrina Griffin ankylosing spondylitis
My husband has severe back pain, this has been consistant for 3-4 years, his consultant strongly beleives its AS, he is HLA-B27 Positive, and his father has diagnosed AS, hes been observed over a year and MRI scans show no degeneration as yet(although some to the lumbar spine), although hes in constant pain with constant stiff back, at his last consultant appointment his flexion to the right had diminised to 10degrees and on the left 20degrees.Is the end with a definate diagnosis in sight?
Asked by Stephanie Broadley ankylosing spondylitis hla-b27+
Just had a HLA-B27 test, results indicate a 90% chance of Ankylosing spondylitis. However, my back seems fine and I went to the doctor due to aching wrists, ankles, knees. I have booked into see a specialist, but anyone got any thoughts on this? Assuming it is AS, can the effects be reversed to make the aching go away without medication? Im 30yrs old.
Asked by Simon Jackson ankylosing spondylitis ankles wrists
For the past four days I have had the worst flare up ever. I'm not sure if it's normal, of if I should go to the ER to be checked out for something more serious. If I cough, the middle of my back has sharp pains. The back of both my legs hurt, and if I bend over to pick something up, I get sharp pains in my legs and back. Is this a normal bad flare up? I appreciate any feedback.
Asked by RayRay RockChalk Morriss ankylosing spondylitis spasm spine
I know that fatigue is something we all have to overcome with AS, but I am feeling more tired than ever. I really am not a fan of increasing my caffeine intake any further. Any suggestions for keeping energy throughout the day? Naps just aren't always an option.
Asked by Megan Lowery fatigue ankylosing spondylitis sleep
I am off to teacher's college in another year. I was diagnosed with AS two years ago, and have some fusion. I would love to teach, but I am afraid that my body isn't cut out for it. Are there any teachers with AS out there? Should I go for it? Or will flare-ups push me out of a job. Alternatives are welcomed. Thinking archivist as a backup plan. Thanks!
Asked by J Maruzen ankylosing spondylitis teaching teacher
Hello ppl, i have AS since summer 2010, everything went great, i found it on a early stage and started to make the specific exercises, making some specific blood tests to see if AS is going active or not. The problem is that i stopped doing the specific exercises since 2-3 months, i gained in weight, i also have Seborrhoeic dermatitis and Adult attention deficit disorder, i am sleeping very little 6-7 hours, feeling so tired, i can`t even play soccer, my fav sport?
Asked by Robert Cristian as as treatment motivation
Last night I had the worst muscle cramps in both my legs I have ever had. It lasted for a half an hour, with me laying on the bathroom floor. I'm hoping this next doctor visit my Rummy pays attention to my muscle problems. More and more I get spasms all over my back. It would take a car running over me to rub them out. Does anyone else have similar muscle problems?
Asked by RayRay RockChalk Morriss ankylosing spondylitis muscle spasms
AS flare for 6 weeks. Pain in spine, shoulder & worse in hip & rib cage. Take methotrexate for crohns disease & no other meds for AS at this time (last Rheumatologist visit was during no symptoms). Only taking tylenol arthritis (no anti-inflammatories allowed for crohn's) when the pain is unbearable at night & morning. Using stretching, massage therapy & physiotherapy to help with the pain & movement. Any similiar situations out there? Any tips on getting through this?
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