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Ankylosing spondylitis: anyone else?

Spine Health | Last Active: Oct 21 9:35am | Replies (78)

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@ruth1942

Hi Alisamichelle, I am enjoying a good day, thank you! My infusions have given me some much needed relief from chronic pain! Before being diagnosed I had 2 lower back surgeries! Bulging disc, my doctor called it a Laminectomy! I am very active physically and socially!
My biggest problem seems to be my lower back and left hip and down my leg! Unlike you, I can feel this when I wake up also run low grade fever and feel absolutely awful! Usually do not do much because of this!
Luckily for me, I am at an age where it is ok to stay in my pj’s and rest! My friends understand and are supportive!

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Replies to "Hi Alisamichelle, I am enjoying a good day, thank you! My infusions have given me some..."

I'm thrilled the infusions are helping.

Staying active is so important with this disease. Though I do understand the PJ days. I was forced to retire in my mid-40s due to disability from our disease and am now in my mid-50s. Though my back is so much older.

Having supportive friends makes all the difference. I've lost friends over the years who just weren't able to understand. It didn't help that I didn't even know I had a disease for so many years.

Enjoy the rest of your week.❤🌻🌺