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07/20/2020 at 12:00 AM

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Hello everyone,

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I thought I would open this discussion so that we can get to know one another better!

So, what is your ankylosing spondylitis story? When and how were you diagnosed? Did you receive your diagnosis right away or did it take multiple doctors to diagnose your AS? What treatments have you tried and how are you doing today? Do you have any advice to share with someone newly diagnosed with AS?
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07/21/2020 at 6:48 PM

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@Courtney_J Hi Courtney, thanks for keeping us busy on here! I was diagnosed about 10 years ago now in my 40's. I had been having a lot of pain and stiffness in my lower back over the years and eventually it got to the point where I went to the doctor for it. Low and behold, after a few scans and things they told me I had AS! I'd never even heard of it. I'm currently taking Cosentyx and it's been really great for me.

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07/23/2020 at 6:47 PM

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@Courtney_J I was just diagnosed a few weeks ago. I'd been having severe back and neck pain. I assumed that it was from my years of dance as a kid and teen or from scoliosis, so I was shocked when they told me what it was. I've started taking some prescription NSAIDs and I'll be starting physical therapy and some yoga classes soon.

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Hello, everyone! How are you doing today? 😊

Let me go ahead and revive this discussion with input from some of our new members:

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Edited on 03/25/2024 at 2:09 PM

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@Somya.P [This content has been moderated by an administrator]

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Many people with AS see multiple doctors before receiving the correct diagnosis. It's common for it to take several years from the onset of symptoms to get a definitive AS diagnosis @age of war

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[This content has been moderated by an administrator for violating Carenity’s Terms of Use.] Then, all of a sudden, after a few scans and other procedures, they informed me that I had AS! I had never even heard of it before. I am currently on Cosentyx, and it has been incredibly helpful for me.

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CDKennedy

Edited on 05/22/2022 at 10:09 PM

I am in the severe range now at 74 yrs old. I have found thru trial and error and getting older with SA, I sleep on my back because I can hardly turn to my side now. I also take 10 mg Melatonin. I didn't know it came in 20 mg! (Thanks ladyslipper 67) What has really help with my back pain, when in bed, is a large memory foam wedge. The large end is under my knees and my legs go down to the small end. It doesn't move when I sleep but then again I am not turning over back and forth. This takes the pressure off my back. I hope this helps someone.

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