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

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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

Affording Medication

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Newport, KY

So I'm struggling at the moment with being able to afford medication. I'm unable to work full time because of my AS, so I don't qualify for insurance. I know Humira and others like that can cost over $5,000 a month without insurance, and that's over double my monthly income. Has anyone found a solution for more affordable medication? My health is definitely getting worse, and I would love to be able to slow the progression with meds but have no idea how I would ever be able to afford it

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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you so much! I have an appointment with my doctor to talk about that!

Tips Or Tricks That Help With Morning Routines/tardiness?

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Billings, MT

I've recently been diagnosed but have unknowingly dealt with this for YEARS! One thing I struggle with immensely is being constantly late 98% of the time.... where work is concerned this has been a problem that I have been reprimanded for continuously unfortunately. Just before my recent diagnosis my Boss and I came to an agreement that moving forward I will not be allowed to make up the time missed for being tardy but in exchange I will no longer continue to be reprimanded for it either. Now… read more

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Raise what what was working for u find out what's causing ur flaireups its partly weather related too.btw I was a union steward in a hospital ur boss cannot reprimand u for being sick he can change ur… read more