Akylosing spondylitis

Susie1976

Hi guys

I'm Susie & after 25 years of suffering & complaining to GPs & specialists I have finally been diagnosed with AS which showed on an MRI that I have now fused in several places 😔

My dad has suffered with AS for years & now it looks like both my brothers have it also.

Im awaiting biological therapy treatment & am praying it works as I live with the pain constantly & just want an escape from it & some kind of a normal life back again. Anybody else living with AS & how's your pain & what treatments are you on to manage yours?

Thanks 😊

Aj_x

Hello @Susie1976

As much as the diagnosis isn't nice, you must be relieved that they have finally made a diagnosis and you can get the treatment you deserve for it?

Are you Dad and Brothers receiving any treatment for theirs?

I have attached information regarding Ankylosing Spondylitis.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/

I was speaking to someone last week who was asking about the same condition. You are more than welcome to contact her.

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/comment/678192#Comment_678192

Looking forward to hearing from you again.

Take Care and Stay Safe

AJ_x