I've been dealing with AS since my 20's. I'm now 70. The last 15 years were absolutely unbearable. I wasted 2 years with all sorts of pain meds & home remedies. Finally I listened to the Doc & started taking Remicade infusions every 8 weeks. It changed my life. There's some pain but it's under control. Ask your Doc about it.

I wish your husband the best. It's terrible when your entire world revolves around pain. I did it for too long with some permanent repercussions. Don't let that happen to your husband. Please stay strong and kind. Peace.

I take Remicade by infusion every 8 weeks. It has done wonders for about 8 years now.

My Doc started me on Remicade infusions every 8 weeks. That's been about 9 years ago. I wasted 2 years of extreme pain because I was scared of the drug. Doc said for me to get off the internet. He was just giving me pain meds, muscle relaxers, steroids & pads & shots in my neck. I would be back in his office in 6 or 7 weeks to do it again. It was only getting worse. Finally it got so bad I had to bat my boss to take me to the Doc. I couldn't hardly get out of bed. He had to about carry me into the office. I said Doc if I die, I die. When can we start the infusions. He said tomorrow AM. He got me through the rest of the day. Best decision I ever made. Except for marrying my wife 42 years ago. Didn't mean to ramble. Hope everything is OK.

Hello James, I had a feeling that your wife's issues were taking on more of your time and attention. I will continue praying for both of you as being a caregiver for someone you love so much can be very hard.
I am so happy to read that the Remicade is working for you. So far the Humaira is doing a pretty good job with Tom. He's been on it now for nearly 4 months. As he gets close to taking the next shot he does become stiffer and more achy, and fatigued.
This verse gives us both hope in this physical battle: "...therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."
Continue being strong and hopeful,
JW (Jane)