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Has Anyone Had To Give Up Working Because Of Their Pain Is Causing Fatigue, Concentration Issues Etc?

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Australia
February 3, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I went from 6 to 8 months until I was finally diagnosed with AS. I went to a spine doctor, and they sent me to a rheumatologist and it was there that I found out that I have AS. I was in so much pain then. I am on Cosentyx shots now, they seem to work but still have some side effects from it.

February 3, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, I could not walk due to the inflammation in my hips and SI Joints

February 3, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I recently had to walk away from my job as a tattoo artist for the last 20 years. I lose feeling and use of my hands, get awful brain fog and the pain is just too much.

July 27
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I worked as a home health aid and had to quit I would go home crying because of the pain

July 27
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, many people with ankylosing spondylitis experience significant fatigue and concentration issues that can impact their ability to work. According to a large study, up to 90 percent of people with ankylosing spondylitis become work disabled over time. Members have shared experiences such as:

- Stopping morning Show Full Answer

Yes, many people with ankylosing spondylitis experience significant fatigue and concentration issues that can impact their ability to work. According to a large study, up to 90 percent of people with ankylosing spondylitis become work disabled over time. Members have shared experiences such as:

- Stopping morning appointments due to tiredness.
- Needing to nap frequently to manage fatigue.
- Struggling with daily tasks and chores due to exhaustion.

These challenges can make maintaining a job very difficult.

July 27

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