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Multivitamins For 40s And Chronic Health Issues

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Tampa, FL

I am now in my 40s with Ulcerative Colitis with associative arthritis and Ankylosis Sponydlitis and Fibromyalgia. I relaize more then ever the importance of nutrition especially since Ulcerative Colitis and many physical activities (including the three letter one) demand so much more from the body. I find myself needing more Potassium and Magnesium after the three letter one. I find myself needing more Iron when I get cold. I know I need some level of B vitamins for associative essentialā€¦ read more

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member I have Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and as a result I learned that my gut canā€™t neutralize histamine which leads to inflammation. I am gonna try a DAO supplement to helpā€¦ read more

Are Propolis Supplements Good For Ankylosing Spondylitis?

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Casablanca, Morocco

Trying to find things to get me better while waiting for biologic treatment to get approved for me

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Propolis, from bees, is mostly a topical aid for skin wounds much like Manuka honey. It comes from bees. If psoriasis is a problem for you it might be worth a try. Like local honey, it might beā€¦ read more

Does Losing My Hair In Clumps Have Anything To Do With Ankylosis Or Is It Due To My Type 2 Diabetes?

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Keithsburg, IL
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If youre over 50, its normal for both sexes. Diet and nutrition helps preserve hair, AS or not. AS has little to do with it. However, stress has a huge impact on hair health and retention. And ASā€¦ read more

What Biologic Medicine Is Prescribed For The Splitting, Pitting, Thickening And Lifting Nails?

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6 Ways Ankylosing Spondylitis Can Affect the Nails Read Article...
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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. Please accept my apology! I went into my dietary improvement speech and forgot to mention the topical nail treatment I usešŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļøšŸ˜.

Burts Bees Lemon Butter Curicle Creamā€¦ read more

Did Anybody Tried The Zero Starch Diet?

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New York, NY
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Years ago I bought the iodine, but unfortunately never followed through with it. With everything, I can get overwhelmed and not be as proactive except with a number of things....if that makes sense.

What Type Of Treatment Is Best For Spondolitis ?

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Hinsdale, NY
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The best treatment for spondylitis depends on various factors such as the type of spondylitis, its severity, age, overall health, and medical history. Here are some treatment options:

- Medicationsā€¦ read more

Iā€™ve Been Prescribed NSAIDS But Not Keen To Be Permanently On Drugsā€¦ Will Putting Up With Pain/inflammation Make The Condition Worse?

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London, UK

AS affecting lower back but also elbow and buttock area

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@A MySpondylitisTeam Member. I talk to plenty of retired medical professionals all the time. One was just last night while here at a Sandals resort in St Vincent. He's a retired Radiologist who didā€¦ read more

I Recently Changed Specialty Pharmacy's For The Third Time In 14 Months Due To My Insurance.

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Jefferson City, MO

They are withholding my Humira script because I had a basil cell cancer spot on my ear removed last May 2023. I started it March 2023. It was biopsied, cut out, and healed perfectly. I've been without and the process looks like they need the derm doc to call them and let them know I don't have cancer. I had a bad rep who told me to get the information from them and call back with it. Then I was told they need the doctor to call. I understand but 2 hours on the phone of misinformation andā€¦ read more

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I've looked at what you wrote and will keep Cosentyx in mind when I see my Rheumatologist next. I knew that Humira comes with risk. It's higher than Cosentyx but it too has some. I really appreciateā€¦ read more

Medications? I Have Been Seeing A Rheumatologist Off And On For Several Years. I Didnā€™t Want To Take Meds In The Past So Quit Seeing Him.

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Placerville, CA
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What therapies do you find most helpful? I tried 5 biologics to no avail, even worse health as a result. That happens to dome people. Now I rarely take so much as acetominophen, definitely not ibuprofā€¦ read more

I Found This Elsewhere. Has Anyone Tried Black Garlic?

A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Czech Republic

So check this out. I have AS for 25 years and tried EVERYTHING. Also an MRI tech so saw many cases.. I have been using black garlic for 4 weeks and it's unbelievable the decrease in inflammation.
I SWEAR by this product....best I felt in 10-15 years !!! Amazon has many varieties !!!!

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

So how much do you take per day?