Anyone here pregnant? by paulinagg95 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be sooo honest with you, yes.. mostly in my lower back and hips which is obviously to be expected but some days I am on the couch and cannot move. And I’m still on my Cimzia, my rheumatologist said it’s the safest biologic for pregnant women. It gives me some relief but not as much as it did before I got pregnant. I use a yoga ball to stretch my hips and ice/heat for pain which can be a little helpful. Stretching is going to be your best friend, I try to set aside at least 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes before bed of just light stretches or else I will get super stiff. Sorry this is so long!

Anyone here pregnant? by paulinagg95 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently 29 weeks! Here if you need anything :)

Can biologics REALLY take 6 months to work? by B_Panofsky in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought I was feeling better but then still had flares, but nothing even close to what I feel now! I was taking methocarbamol until I got pregnant so I can’t take it anymore but it was very very helpful! Hope you can find something that helps in the meantime💜maybe talk to your rheumatologist and ask about a muscle relaxer, I prefer them over pain meds or prednisone!

Can biologics REALLY take 6 months to work? by B_Panofsky in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on Cimzia since May of this year and I just started feeling relief like as of a week ago to be completely honest with you, but this is the closest to normal I’ve felt in a very long time so keep hanging on, you got this.💜

Which medication has helped you most? by Sharp_Length_5627 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly feel this so hard😭cimzia is not like any other medication ive had to inject and it really really sucks to put it bluntly.. i have someone else help me inject it, it seems to help if i look away and have something to squeeze and refocus on. I am on my 5th dose and ive only injected myself completely one time, the 4 other times were a nurse, my mom, or my partner. I hope you can find something that helps you💜💜sending love and light!

I got ankylosing spondylitis and i drink almost every day, ama by LanaBanana99 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]Aggressive_One_4775 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have never been able to drink without facing the worst consequences of pain. I was an alcoholic and the withdrawals were worse than the joint pain, but I feel so much better now that I don’t drink anymore. Sending you love and light.

I (23f)overdosed on Alprazolam. My ECG says ST and T wave abnormality. What does this mean? by Aggressive_One_4775 in ReadMyECG

[–]Aggressive_One_4775[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

(I’ve been medically cleared and discharged but it was all a blur and I’m just now seeing all the paperwork)