Does anyone get spinal injections?Do you get spinal injections? If so, do they help and which injections do you get?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamFlare Management
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 more used to them. How do you find...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatment
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 in two months I will begin the treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Changing biologicsDue 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis CopingTreatment
Severe back pain. Lumbar MRI results- Need Help!Hi! So happy that i found this community forum. I am in desperate need of some help and advice. Just to be clear, I have had 2 spinal fusions- one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryTreatmentSymptoms
Are You Taking Biologics? Many people in this group are on biologic injections. Some have tried multiple types. Have you been on biologics in the past or currently? How are things going?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Diagnosis What's in a name? I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2007. Scine then various Rheumatologists and Dr's, have offered up other Diagnosis'. Some have suggested Psoriatic Arthritis, as I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisTreatmentInsurance & Disability
How many biologics have you tried until you found the right one for you?We are all different. One thing I've learned about AxSpa is there is a lot of trial and error with finding what works for you. Have you tried more than...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentFlare Management
If you used Humira, how long did it take to work for you — any side effects?I started humira a few years ago and came off it a few months later after bouts of shingles and infections. I fear it didn't work because I came off...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment