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/
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
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/
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/
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
I can resume after you presentation and my 50 years experience with AS central form in male form...in women spondyliathritis manifest different....only in young man around 16-20 years AS ( ankylosing ) is very severe with fusion of spine...around 2 -10 years....at women hormonal system is different and as a result immun system....you are a typically exemple of AS IN WOMEN.....FACT THAT YOU GAVE BIRTH ( 2 CHILDREN) HELPED IMMUNE SYSTEM....AT WOMAN RARELY SPINE fusion !! Due to what i said.....hormonal system different vs men!! . .
Just got diagnosed last week (FINALLY!) after years of pain and more. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!
So happy for you. This gives me hope 🙏🏻
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
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/
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/
I also had my symptoms disappear while pregnant!
What was the knee symptoms like?
its inflammation so..your particular knee pain if caused by AS will likely be tailormade to your bodies own expression of it
It took me over 20 years to get a diagnosis and I worked in the medical field....
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
I wish I could see a rheumatologist and start on medication.
Biologic medications are amazing, changed my life is not an understatement
I can resume after you presentation and my 50 years experience with AS central form in male form...in women spondyliathritis manifest different....only in young man around 16-20 years AS ( ankylosing ) is very severe with fusion of spine...around 2 -10 years....at women hormonal system is different and as a result immun system....you are a typically exemple of AS IN WOMEN.....FACT THAT YOU GAVE BIRTH ( 2 CHILDREN) HELPED IMMUNE SYSTEM....AT WOMAN RARELY SPINE fusion !! Due to what i said.....hormonal system different vs men!!
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You dont say what medicației helped......