Fearful of BiologicsHello all! I’ve just recently created a profile, and so happy I finally did. It’s been about a year since dx, currently on sulfasalazine and prn meloxicam. I’m 36 yrs...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentCoping
Pain after fallMy husband had a bad fall a week ago and has since needed to sleep in a chair as he has severe pain trying to lay down. He had an...reactions3repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Does anyone get spinal injections?Do you get spinal injections? If so, do they help and which injections do you get?...reactions6repliesTreatmentHealthcare 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...reactions2repliesTreatmentHealthcare Team
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...reactions2repliesTreatment
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?...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions3repliesCopingAxial Spondyloarthritis Treatment
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...reactions2repliesSurgeryTreatmentSymptoms
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?...reactions8repliesTreatmentSide 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...reactions3repliesTreatmentInsurance & DisabilityDiagnosis
