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White Count
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

My white count is below 500 and I'm on methotrexate by injection and my hematologist thinks that it could be caused by the methotrexate but ive been on this medication for 2 years and I never had this happen any advice

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

It's a cumulative affect that builds over time and does not correct quickly. You can help boost white blood cells by consuming dark chocolate daily, just an ounce ir two, not a lot. Chocolate is high… read more

posted 4 days ago
Does Anyone Else Suffer With Eye Twitching??
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

A mi la espondilitis anquilosante me empezó con uveitis en mi ojo derecho

posted 2 days ago
I HAVE DRY FLAKED SKIN ON THE BACK OF MY HANDS IS THIS TO DO WITH AS
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thanks for the answer see how i go

posted 5 days ago
Can Inflammation In The Xyphoid Process Cause Chest Pain?
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have arthritis in my xyphoid process and been having chest pain after bending over the computer. (I don't see well!)🙃

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

@A MySpondylitisTeam Member, Yes. The inflammation and inflammatory damage of the xyphoid contributes to my chest pain. Mine has shrunk and become skinner over time, too.

posted 6 days ago
Do You Have Change In Emotion Before Or During A Flare ?
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I'm starting to predict them with me getting impatient, moody, not happy for no reason. Normally it's before it attack a part in my body. This time my jaw was attack first. It's been three week. It's better now but not over. And i just get hit with fatigue. I was moody the last three days. I slept well almost 12 hours yesterday, 9 today and i was able to sleep 3 more hours this morning. When the fatigue is gone i'm my almost like my old self again. Happy, full of energy and project. Do you have… read more

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I get like that just before coming down with a virus. I think it's because you're tired and achy, body knows it needs rest and, like little kids fighting bedtime even though they're cranky… read more

posted May 11
Does Anyone Have Sjorgens Syndrome? Combined With Autoimmune Ankylosing Spondylitis? Have You Gotten Angular Cheilitis And How Did You Heal?
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

The only good part of my body is my face haha, and now even that is ruined with these effing mouth cuts. Over it all.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Hello Megan, Do mouth cuts come from AS? I'm so sorry and also curious to know more.
Lola

posted May 9
How Are You?
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m using my mother’s walking stick because I have a “pinch” in my left hip?
I am taking Humira now.

Hi There. Has Anyone Here With AS Had Good Luck With Humira
A MySpondylitisTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

This is what they want to put me on. I'd love to know if it works too

posted May 10
MRI Results
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I had my MRI today for my neck stiffness, pain and vomiting I've been having and it showed Shallow disc bulges more prominent to the right at C3-4
and C4-5 touching the thecal sac producing minimal/mild central
stenosis
Left-sided uncovertebral spur C5-6 with mild left foraminal narrowing
Has anyone else had these type of results I'm having symptoms a lot of them but primary numbness and tingling in arm and legs bladder issues weakness in the extremities fatigue and multiple others I've been… read more

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

All of it and more Heather. There's a ton of therapies i do regularly to manage it and they all work pretty well if I keep up with them. Feel free to browse my page in the story and updates sections… read more

posted May 6
Anyone Know Any Exercises/movement That Might Help With Walking? Excruciating Pain In Left Hip, Buttock & Thigh Which Eases Sitting Down
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Waiting for diagnosis after x-ray and MRI

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

So...through the buttocks to thigh, eases on sitting, is it the back of the thigh? Sounds like sciatica nerve impingement. Have you seen a chiropractor?`I have multiple different issues on both sides… read more

posted May 8