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Hello To All, I Wanted To Know How Bad Is Your Pain? I Have Been Having Extreme Pain.

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Naples, FL

I also have scoliosis in my thoracic spine and generalized osteoarthritis so it is alot of pain. How do you cope with pain? It is causing alot of anxiety for me. Thanks to all, Eleanor

July 22, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I know that feeling. Happy Thanksgiving and God bless

November 20, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Most days are a 9 or 10. I have had a few off the chart. Average days are between 7-8, on meds. 😣

July 23, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

To better understand and communicate your pain, consider using a numerical pain scale from 0 to 10
- 0: No pain
- 1-3: Mild pain
- 4-7: Moderate pain
- 8-10: Severe pain

Additionally, describe your pain in more detail
- Is it constant or intermittent?
- When is it worse or better?
- How does it respond to movement?
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To better understand and communicate your pain, consider using a numerical pain scale from 0 to 10:
- 0: No pain
- 1-3: Mild pain
- 4-7: Moderate pain
- 8-10: Severe pain

Additionally, describe your pain in more detail:
- Is it constant or intermittent?
- When is it worse or better?
- How does it respond to movement?
- Does it affect your daily activities?

This can help others understand your experience and provide better support.

July 16
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have to accept it and try to ignore it. I really try not to medicate until I absolutely can’t stand it. The pain never gone. I started out on Embrel which was amazingly helpful but started having vascular issues and now am on Rituximab infusions every 4-5 months.

January 7
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Aww sorry to see you struggling with pain. I take Celebtex and a muscle relaxer and busperone for anxiety due to severe chronic pain. I utilize ice packs Biofreeze on sore stiff joints and light walking to help loosen up muscles or walk in a pool to help relieve painful spine pain and arthritis This is real hard. Try to pace yourself rest and eat non inflammatory foods. No dairy lots of fish chicken veggies salad and fruits 🍌 Hope and pray you find relief. I see a neurologist for meds

July 23, 2023

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