How often do you get bloods taken? I get my bloods taken every 2-3 months. I hate blood test but I find as time goes on I am getting...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamTreatment
As this progresses do you start to have severe muscle spasms in back and rib cage area?reactions10replies
Tingling and numbness Does anyone get really bad nerve pain in their lower back and legs ? Or do people sometimes loose the feeling in...reactions12repliesAwareness
What are Immunosuppressants?Hi, I am recently diagnosed but dealing with the pain since 2018. The doctor order more labs and xray and told me...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions2replies
First RA, Now ASI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 6 years ago. Now I'm told it could be ankylosing spondylitis. Has this happened to...reactions3replies
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...reactions7replies
How important is it to have a rheumatologist?I only have a PM. What can a rheumy do for you?...reactions3replies
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...reactions3replies
