Thanks, Tyler my Dentist suggested the Biotene Products plus I try to just keep drinking and brushing as much as I can tolerate. The tooth paste is pasty but...
Noreen, Sorry to hear about all of your pain and discomfort. The worse thing is not being able to sleep due to all of that. I have decided to start the...
Hey everybody, My doctor decided to put me on enbrel. I have an upper respiratory infection so for now the doctor took me off the metho. and delayed me from...
Daniel as of side effects I have had none I was disapointed at first that I did not get the great affect some people get but when I have to go off it for...
Daniel, I just started Enbrel about 2 months ago, and it has been a god send!!! Major difference in how my days are as far as functioning goes. It doesn't...
Amanda, good luck with your methotrexate treatment. Don't forget the folic acid :-) Please keep us informed on your progress. Tyler ... Noreen, Sorry to hear...
My advice? Ice...the 50mg dose sure does burn... Rob is on the 25 mg twice a week, which he says doesnt' burn. I on the other hand, had to start at the 50 mg...
Daniel, good luck with your Enbrel therapy; I hope it works very well for you. As for the pic, I don't have one, sorry. There are a variety of us with lots of...
Daniel...just curious about your screen name....xbeemanx....are you a former beekeeper? Millie [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
My husband is in the hospital right now being treated for AS - he was diagnosed with this disease just a few days ago. Doctors say it is severe - they have not...
My three year old is breathing down my back so I can't write a lot. What happened that he was admitted and how long did he stay I am a female and the disease...
I'm glad you found us! If you're scared and unsure, this is a good place to come for some support. What did you mean when you said "they have not seen a case...
Welcome to Spondyville. I'm glad you found us. I'm sure things must be all turned upside down at the moment. Do not despair. Things will get better. I too...
Ok, had my second shot of Enbrel at the 50 mg (prefilled) and my opinon stands...that stuff is NASTY!! Burns like ^$*^(*&)(! I phoned the 1800 4 ENBREL and...
Sorry to hear about the stressful situation you and your husband are experiencing. Like one of the others I was wondering what has put him in the hospital...
Dear Stacie, I think it is intresting to hear that your sister got her AS right after a pregnancy becuase the same thing happened to me. Were you sick or...
I have had onset AS for nearing 7 years now. I, as all of you have, dealt with times of both severe inflammation and states of remission. My pain is...
Trisha: What about Enbrel? I know that you said you have limited prescription coverage. Your rheumatologist can hook you up with the manufacturer to see if...
For me, it burns just while going in. Next week I'm going to apply ice first to numb it, and then inject. They also suggest pinching or tapping the area first...
To those of you who have siblings with AS, the Spondylitis Association of America is seeking sibling pairs to do a blood draw on, trying to find more ways of...
Hi Jeff~ No, you can't just send medication back. Once it leaves the pharmacy and is in the possession of the patient it cannot be returned. In order to get...
I am unable to do any of those excercises either. Walking on good days for short distances sometimes works. What I found works best for me is I went to ...
Dear Trish, Adusting to anything that is life altering is overwhelming. I have had AS for 11 years but I had it for 9 years undiagnosed, I went to doc to doc ...
Maria my brother and I are not close enough he does not have the disease bad and he does not like to talk about it he does not even acknowledge my situation....
Takling about waterthearpy check your local Arthritis Foundation, or YMCA, I acutually do it with a MS group and it is only $25 for three months you can't beat...
This Week at the Spondy Cafe: Socially Secure Omelets (with Privatized Toast!!) Join a splendiferous spasm of 'specially sporty Spondiacs for a friendly,...
Winter got you down? Well, just remember, it's only a couple of weeks until Spring Training begins! Our town's lovable, (if unlucky), baseball team, the...
Spenser, you are a funny, funny guy! Thanks for that. To all the new people on the boards, welcome and it's nice to meet you. Sorry it had to be under these...
LOL, that was a fun pick-me-up, Michael. Although I am wondering...can I play shortstop for the Fusers? Ty ... Winter got you down? Well, just remember, it's...
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