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Are you HLA-B27 positive or negative?

I think its important to highlight that not everyone with AS is HLA-B27 positive. Let me know if you are positive or negative!

  1. I am Positive for Ankalosing spondalitus

    1. Hi ,
      Thanks for chiming in.
      How are things going lately?
      ~Doreen (Team Member)

  2. Positive

    1. Positive

      1. Positive. Yet the 1st Rheumatologist told me I didn't have AxS, so I went to another one. She was incredulous that he'd said that to me! My x-rays were also positive. I was also diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, I wasn't diagnosed until I was 58, so there is extensive damage to my joints. My spine, in particular, is horrible. Top to bottom. I should have been diagnosed, at the latest, at 42 when I needed dual knee replacements! Now at 62, I'm working on scheduling a hip replacement and my knees need to be redone. My left hand has 2 fingers with severely swollen and sore joints. But, I get up every day and just keep going. What alternative is there? Worry less; pray more!


        1. Thank you for chiming in and sharing a bit of your challenging journey.
          I'm saddened to hear how difficult it has been for you.
          I will be keeping you in my thoughts for your upcoming hip surgery.
          Please update us when you can.
          ~Doreen (Team Member)

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