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What Were Your First Symptoms?

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Madison, MO

I have not officially been diagnosed yet. I have been to several drs. None of them can seem to find anything wrong with me
i did some research myself and discovered this site. from everything i seen, i think this what is wrong with me
my main problem is my eyesight and brain fog. my eyes hurt a lot. not only that, but in the morning it is hard for me to open my eyes. I love to read. i have days where i cannot read. either i cannot see the words clearly or i cannot focus on what i am… read more

August 6, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Karen,

This tough medical journey can take awhile. It sounds much like many others here. Am I correct that your symptoms are more active on the Left side? Also, do you have neck stiffness and inflammation from the base of the skull to at least the middle of your neck?

If you use a phone or tablet, make sure your neck is aligned upright and not bent while using the handheld device. This well reduce headaches, neck pain, brain fog and eye pain. The torque on the neck can cause nerve impingement over time. It will certainly make symptoms worse for cervical AS.

Best wishes to you. I look forward to reading helpful medical care for you. This is hard. But, I'm so glad you found this website and the people to support you.

August 6, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Brian2 yes my left side is the one that constantly tingles.
Like I said I am making a list of symptoms to take to the Dr. Anyone else have tingling in the face? I also noticed a have a dry mouth. Anyone else?
Karen

August 9, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Are you asking about the first symptoms of spondylitis?

According to the knowledge base, the most common early symptoms of spondyloarthritis include:

- Lower Back Pain: The most common early symptom, often reported as the first sign
- Skin and Nail Changes: Psoriasis and other skin diseases can be early indicators.
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Are you asking about the first symptoms of spondylitis?

According to the knowledge base, the most common early symptoms of spondyloarthritis include:

- Lower Back Pain: The most common early symptom, often reported as the first sign.
- Skin and Nail Changes: Psoriasis and other skin diseases can be early indicators.
- Other Symptoms: These can include joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue.

If you recognize these symptoms, it's important to report them to your healthcare provider or rheumatologist.

 This AI-generated response comes from MySpondylitisTeam and other selected sources. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I also have dry mouth

August 10, 2023

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