What symptoms of AS do you experience?
Chronic, long-term back pain is one of the most commonly reported health problems in the United States. Not surprisingly, back pain is also the most reported symptom by people living with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
Other symptoms may also occur with axSpA, such as uveitis, fatigue, psoriasis, heel, shoulder, foot, and other joint pain.
Extreme pain and stiffness
I'm sorry you are going through this. Do you have any routines to help ease the pain and stiffness? All the best, Kathy (Team member) I have just started on Cosentyx which I inject once a month after an initial weekly loading dose. I am prescribed Butec 10mg pain patches. Nothing really works for long.
Multiple joint pain
That sucks. Which joints hurt the most? How are you managing the pain? -Latoya (Team Member)
Lower back pain unable to stand straight up.
That's a huge pain. Have you tried any stretches to help with it? -Latoya (Team Member)
Back of head down through neck, shoulders, elbows, joints in wrists and fingers. Spine, hips, knees, ankles and feet, toes. EVERYWHERE! The worst is in the spine where I also have several other problems such as severe Disc Disease.
Being able to be out in the yard, shopping for my own groceries instead of depending on someone else picking out items. Also, being able to shop in store and trying on new bras and shoes! And of course getting a good nights sleep.It’s amazing to hear you’re reclaiming so much independence. Being able to do the things you enjoy and sleep well again is such a huge step. May you continue to see positive growth and change in your journey! 💙 -Latoya (Team Member)
