I FINALLY got a diagnosis today from my rheumy (who I swear thought I was crazy until he saw my MRI reports) of most likely AS but possibly undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy. I start Enbrel on Friday and am crossing my fingers that it does the trick, finally! Can anyone give me any advice as to what to expect from it? Also, do any of you use massage therapy as a supplement to medications at all? If so, does it work?
Asked by Lenore massage enbrel new diagnosis
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?
Asked by Sasha massage symptoms pain
Massage! Okay, who has tried massage? Uses it as a regular part of their maintenance? Tried it but found it made things worse? I'm in a bad "flare" right now been a month and a couple of weeks now. What a start to the new year... I am considering therapeutic massage... I went for an osteopathic massage back in December and although I know it will cause pain at first I can't go through that agony again.. Not while i'm in a flare like this. So.. Anyone? Thanks
Asked by Lindsay Cairns as massage flare
Is it okay to get a deep tissue back massage if you have AS? Can massage or acupuncture help?
Asked by Janet C as massage acupuncture
