MRI - positive or negative...He agreed today we try Humira for 4 months to see if there is any improvement, but is not very optimistic as there is no evident inflammation so he...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
i can't be the only one in this situation- so wondering what others do...I was diagnosed with both RA and hlab27+ AS- when diagnosed, I was put on methotrexate, sulfasalazine, something with a P- then advanced to Humira- it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCostAxial Spondyloarthritis Alternative Treatment
Trying to stay positive despite this illness...Have tried humira but had flu-like reaction and felt terrible for weeks after only one injection....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis Fatigue Flares
Fatigue is getting to me...Since March I've been on humira, which works fairly good against the iritis, stiffness and pain (but not perfectly)....Reactions0reactionsComments27 replies
What Happened to my Heat Tolerance?...Every time it’s humid now, I get overwhelmed very quickly.... By Steff Di Pardo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
What is My Criteria for a New Rheumatologist?...I understand that my humor is more about putting up with me than getting me.... By Lawrence Rick Phillips4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Active 6 days agoHow do you describe your pain (or: is this level of pain possible?) 😭...Then started Humira and it has bring me some relief for a couple of months, almost a year, then the massive flares start again....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesFlares SymptomsCoping
Weathering the Storm: Getting Through Joint Pain During Weather Changes...Too warm and too humid. Halloween in Philly usually requires many layers, but not on that night.... By Auldyn Matthews2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
In Defense of Fun: Chronic Illness Management..."Currently, research is indicating that the physical act of laughing, even without humor, is linked to chemical changes in the body that potentially reduce... By Lisa Marie Basile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Navigating the Online World of Axial Spondyloarthritis...Finally, some other green flags for me within online communities include a sense of warmth, humor, and the sharing of useful information.... By Anne-Marie Raymond3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Distraction in the form of entertainment or humor can help relieve the day-to-day physical and mental stress.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lawrence "Rick" Phillips...Rick credits his father and years of work in the public sector for his dry sense of humor.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
I Love Memory Foam...I cling tightly to my sense of humor as that gets me through much of my life. I live in a home with a cement floor.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Newly diagnosed Ankylosing Spondylitis...They also informed me I need to be aware of my risks taking humira due to the lymphoma risks as I have family members that have passed from this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
TK Sellman...She relies on mindful self-care, solid friendships (live and online), an arch sense of humor, and the stubbornness to keep going.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Don't Let What You Have Define Who You Are...I do have quite a few deficits with all of them, but I have developed a sense of humor with some of them.... By tjo-2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Himura...Hi there is anyone currently taking Himura for their ankylosing spondylitis and if so can you please tell me the side effects....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAxial Spondyloarthritis
Humair infusions...Starting Humair infusions next week. Wondering what to expect with this treatment and interested in others experiences....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Is It AS or RA?...Tried different med including Humara with not much luck. Any insight will be helpful....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Currently on celebrex/acupuncture ...Everytime I go to my rheumatologist apt it seems like they really push humaira. Thank you!!...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsAlternative TreatmentTreatment