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I’m Simply Unable To Keep My House As Clean As When I Was Not So Disabled. I Let It Bother Me To No Ends.

By A MySpondylitisTeam Member 37 answers

What Lessons From Your Spondylitis Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Spondylitis?

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Which Spondylitis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Does Nerve Ablation Help AS?

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

If you would take the insurance I have I would do anything to be out of this kind of pain I have both nerve and muscle pain and spinal cord they have they say it's chronic regional pain I have both… read more

3 days ago

Does Anyone Get A Claw Hand Periodically? My Knees Will Lock When Standing And My Hands Claw.

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Worcester, MA
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Sounds like Dupuytren's Contracture in your hands. There are hand exercises you can do to avoid surgery. When standing, focus on keeping your knees slightly bent to keep them from locking. Locked… read more

5 days ago

Does Axial/Ankylosing Spondylitis Affect Dexterity And Coordination?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Normanville, Australia
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, thanks! Yes, I try to be pretty active. However, I am one of those people who cannot push myself too hard, or I'll pay for it worse later, as with some others here. I will… read more

4 days ago

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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San Francisco, CA
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Moderation and I stay away from the trigger foods.

1 day ago

I'm On My Second Bout Of HSV1 This Month. I've Taken Antivirals Each Time. How Long Should I Wait Before Restarting My Rinvoq?

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Idaho Falls, ID
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you for your response. I have called my doctor and am waiting for a call back. That's why I thought I would ask our support group. The biologics have been very helpful for me. I understand that… read more

October 18

I've Been Getting Alot Of Heart Palpitations And Anxiety Is This Associated With Spondylitis?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jersey City, NJ
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you🙏

October 15

Bone Spurs: Is It Normal To Be Left With Bone Spurs After Inflammation? I Have An Ugly Bony Lump On The Side Of My Foot And Elbow.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have AS and use Cosentyx 300mg every 4 weeks.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. If you haven't had xrays, there's no way to tell they are bone spurs. They may just be harmless hardened ganglion cysts. Be careful about self diagnosing. It can make you… read more

October 14

What Other Medications Other Than Humira And Rinvoq Are Used To Treat Ankylosing Spondylitis?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Other than Humira (adalimumab) and Rinvoq (upadacitinib), several medications are used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (AS):

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
- Over-the-counter options… read more

October 12

Does Anyone Have Muscle Spasms In Their Neck And Head

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Binghamton, NY
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes and I have it in my face

October 16

Anyone Deal With Ulcerative Colitis And What Are Your Symptoms And How Did They Treat It? Also Did You Have Tingling Spine Only When Sitting

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canonsburg, PA

I have AS and possible UC with bulging rectum and pain and bleeding with pooping. I’m on oral steroids and steroid suppositories now and seems to help will need to see a GI dr and get a CT.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you for your reply!

October 12
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