Mel's story of getting an axial SpA diagnosis (Act on axial SpA)
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Meet Mel, who lives with axial SpA. She waited 14 years to find out the reason she was in so much pain and constantly felt exhausted.
In this video she talks to comedian Sunil Patel about waiting too long for a diagnosis and how, with the right treatment and care, she can be the mum she wants to be.
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Just got diagnosed last week (FINALLY!) after years of pain and more. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!
What was the name of the medication that she uses? Since there are several Biologics and treatments for it, I would like to know which one she was using so I could also look into it
Hi, while I cannot give the details of Mel's medication given the personal details of that. The group of medicines referred to are Anti-TNF biologic medication. You can read more about these here: nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/medication/biologic-therapy/
We also have help for making medication decisions here: nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space/medication/
What was the knee symptoms like?
Does this affect the EYES?
About a quarter of people with axial SpA will have an episode of an eye condition called uveitis at some point in their lives. We have some more info here: nass.co.uk/about-as/what-is-as/your-eyes/
Yes! Absolutely. I would get recurrent uveitis/conjunctivitis in my 20s.
I have had a diagnosis letter very little info but it’s saying spondyloarthropathy is this the same I’m so confused. I get lower back pain. Also I have got sacroiliitis inflammation and I get pain in my shoulders arms hands and ribs but no swelling also taken years for my diagnosis any info would be really appreciated
It would help to know the name of her medication please
Hi, while I cannot give the details of Mel's medication given the personal details of that. The group of medicines referred to are Anti-TNF biologic medication. You can read more about these here: nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/medication/biologic-therapy/
We also have help for making medication decisions here: nass.co.uk/about-as/your-space/medication/
It took me over 20 years to get a diagnosis and I worked in the medical field....
I wish I could see a rheumatologist and start on medication.
I also had my symptoms disappear while pregnant!
Does methotrexate help this condition?
Hi, generally methotrexate doesn't help axial SpA. We have more information on the medication available here: nass.co.uk/managing-my-as/medication/ ~Zoë
Biologic medications are amazing, changed my life is not an understatement
You dont say what medicației helped......