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Teaching abroad with Ank Spond and need for medicne (Humira)

Does anyone have experience in doing or know of someone who has successfully taught abroad ESL style with ankylosing spondylitis? I take Humira for it. It is available in some...

First RA, Now AS

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 6 years ago. Now I'm told it could be ankylosing spondylitis. Has this happened to anyone else?...

What is the strangest reply you've received when telling someone you have AS?

Many people have never heard of ankylosing spondylitis before and it's quite a mouthful. What is the strangest response you've received when telling someone you have AS?...

How important is it to have a rheumatologist?

I only have a PM. What can a rheumy do for you?...

Have you found any exercises that help with your symptoms of AS?

Will an MRI Detect Ankylosing Spondylitis?

I was told I had AS. I have the same symptoms. But the doctor did the blood test for HLA-B27 and it came back negative. Others have told me not...

Changing biologics

Due to shortage of Actemra because of COVID my doc wants me to change to Simponi. I’m scared. What can you tell me about it?...

Weekly injections - do you inject yourself or does someone do it for you?

I've been injecting myself for 16 years now but I never get used to it. I wondered if others find injecting just as problematic as I do. It's a weekly...

I’m having a Lumbar radio frequency Nerve Ablation

I had this procedure done a little over a year ago, and it burns the nerves so they stop sending pain signals to my brain. It lasts from 9-12 months...

Advice please

Good Evening everyone, I would just like some advise. I went and saw an osteopath today due to having some minor mid back pain. It lasted around a week after...

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