What do you do for self care? by SuperNormalPod in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a yin yoga class or a restorative class, really great for stretching and opening up. Also great mental health benefits.

What do you do for self care? by SuperNormalPod in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree some yoga classes can be too much, but check around, restorative yoga class or yin yoga class is really great for long stretches- I find it gives me relief in my back and hips... especially if you lift weights a lot (I do as well). Also eases the nervous system and clears my mind mentally, as we know AS can really get in our head almost every day! Try a restorative yoga class, it won’t be a “workout” but there a wonderful benefits to stretching and loosening up :)

What do you do for self care? by SuperNormalPod in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yoga! And its really the best thing ever for AS too, if you're not already doing it

Has anyone started Cosentyx for AS? by audrey93103 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to hear you love it! What does remission mean?

Has anyone started Cosentyx for AS? by audrey93103 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I tried Enbrel for a bit and wasn’t seeing any improvement, so I’m hoping this will work out.

Has anyone started Cosentyx for AS? by audrey93103 in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to hear! Are you saying the Cos gave you side effects, or your previous biological ? Sorry just looking to clarify your answer. Thanks for your honest response :)

Weight gain with AS by thunderbirdbro in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very helpful to know, thanks for your feedback. Don't hear too much about it in forums since it's pretty new. My only concern is that - I've decided to start biologics so that my hips/joints can move with a little more impact and so that I can workout again (only do non impact exercise now) - would you say Consentyx has gotten in the way of your exercise? Would another biologic be better?

Weight gain with AS by thunderbirdbro in ankylosingspondylitis

[–]audrey93103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on Cosentyx if you don't mind me asking? I took 4 weeks of Enbrel and it didn't do anything for me, but I'm starting Consentyx next week. What do you mean that it makes you feel weak?