Active 2 days agoMedication optionsHi All. This is my first post, I've not spoken to anyone outside of my family/Dr about my AS diagnosis. I have been seeing an NHS rheumatologist for a few...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAnkylosing SpondylitisCommunity SupportAlternative Treatment
Active 3 days agoSpinal stenosis 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesAlternative TreatmentComorbidities
Can I have a magnesium salt bath?I am on Rinovq i’m have read that you cannot ingest magnesium whilst on this medication would a magnesium salt bath be okay I can’t seem to find any information...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing SpondylitisAxial Spondyloarthritis
Mushroom supplementsHi; has anyone tried mushroom supplements to minimize inflammation and aid in digestion support because of the medicines?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentAlternative TreatmentTips & Advice
Stopping Humira ??Hello I have been on Humira and it has been almost constant UTIs and other issues. Now on my last blood work my liver tests are elevated. So I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesInsurance & DisabilityAlternative Treatment
Pure c4s for AS? Anybody????I have a friend that recommends this Pure c4s stuff from eterna pure. She basically says it's a miracle drug. I have my doubts. It is also known as summit...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAlternative Treatment
Cannabis strain for severe pain Heya, I'm so tired with finding the best cannabis CBD hybrid (preferable 1:1 ratio) strain for both - day and night use. I suffer from: - ankylosing spondylitis, - fibromyalgia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesAlternative TreatmentAwarenessMedical Marijuana
Have you tried the low starch diet?If so, what was its effect? And how flexible were/are you with the foods you eat?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesAlternative Treatment
RifeI’m new here. I have been battling this disease for several years but struggle because I am extremely reluctant to try pharmaceuticals. Doctor and I discussed methotrexate but that’s what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAlternative TreatmentAnkylosing Spondylitis
What influences a Rheumatologist to prescribe immunosuppressants or biologics?I am curious to find out if the Rheumatologists gets any form of incentives or kickbacks if they advise most of their patients to take Biologics. Most of the people...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesTreatmentAlternative TreatmentAwareness