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Tentative About Starting Humira

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Mckinleyville, CA

I was recently diagnosed with AS. I had started Celebrex 3 days before meeting my rheumatologist. The rheumatologist barely read my chart or listened to anything I was saying before telling me I need to start Humira. My inflammation markers are all down to normal ranges after Celebrex. My pain levels are drastically reduced - though I still have SI joint pain. The Dr said Humira stops the disease progression- which is why I need to start. If my inflammation is down, is the disease still… read more

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Stem cell therapy through BMAC actually is covered by many insurers. Humana covers it. That's my insurance underwriter. I'm pretty sure the reasons it did not work for me… read more

I Have Been On.celebrex For The Last 25 Years. Recently A New GP Told Me To Stop Them. I Feel I'm Ill As 1995 When I Was First Diagnosed.

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Portstewart, Northern ireland
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Get Questions To Ask Your Rheumatologist About nr-axSpA (Early Spondylitis) Read Article...
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It sounds like you're experiencing a challenging situation. Here are some key points about Celebrex (celecoxib) from your knowledge base:

- Overview: Celebrex is a prescription NSAID used to treat… read more

How Do You Handle Pain. Most Doctors Are Afraid To Give Anything Stonger Than Tylenol.

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Lenexa, KS
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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I went from stage 4 CKD after medication caused Acute Kidney Injury to perfect kidney bloodwork by stopping all medications and high oxalate foods, drinking 70 oz water a… read more

Has Anyone Had Treatment That Works For Enthesitis?

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Illinois City, IL
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I’ve Been Prescribed NSAIDS But Not Keen To Be Permanently On Drugs… Will Putting Up With Pain/inflammation Make The Condition Worse?

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London, UK

AS affecting lower back but also elbow and buttock area

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I talk to plenty of retired medical professionals all the time. One was just last night while here at a Sandals resort in St Vincent. He's a retired Radiologist who did… read more

Advil

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Eugene, OR

I thought advil and the generics were bad to use on my dpine surhgies, mainly the fusions areas of my surgery. Is that true , at least most cases?

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Advil, also known by its drug name Ibuprofen, is an over-the-counter medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. Here are some key points about Advil:

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- Type: Nonsteroidal… read more

Does Tylenol Help With The Pain?

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Nokomis, FL

I can’t take nsaids because of irritated stomach. Will Tylenol help as much as NSAID’s?

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Do Natural Treatments for Spondylitis Work? Supplements, Vitamins, and More Read Article...
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tylenol will block the pain to some extent but a NSAID will reduce the inflammation and therefore treat the pain. I use the former when having a bad day or know that i will be busy such as high… read more

Taltz Or Cosentyx?

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Diagnosed nr-axspa 2019. Tried nsaids. Barely touched pain. Rheumatologist recommends biologic next. Anyone have experience with these for nr-axspa? Pain is so ugly...

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. @A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I was on OTC Nsaids for years, then tried 5 biologics at my Rheumi's suggestion. First was Humira, nothing; then Cosentyx, worse psoriasis and… read more

Is Ibuprofin Better Than Paracetemol For AX ?

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Cape Town, ZA
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No worries, if you take tramacet, youre already getty some paracetamol. Consider ibuprofen if you need to augment the tramacet. You just want to try not to overload on the acetaminophen (paracetamol)… read more

Has Anyone Been Approved For Disability

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Odessa, TX
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Yes, some people have been approved for disability benefits for spondylitis. Here are a few insights from MySpondylitisTeam members:

- One member reported being among the fortunate few to receive… read more