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I hope you call the dr. this afternoon! Possi
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Hello. After a lackluster few years on Enbrel, I'm being switched to Cimzia, if we can get insurance approval. I work for J&J so if that doesn't work out, I can get Remicade or Simponi for free.... we'll just see.
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Sporting ASKickers
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Hi there, Im too a Bodybuilder (weightlifting has been my best therapy for kickin AS when Im not flaring) You can try looking at the Paleo Diet and get some info there, its similar to NSD, but NSD has more restrictions. I followed the NSD las 6 wee
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I'm interested in this too. Low fat diet and tetracyclines are just about the only two things that have ever helped me. The low starch diet, on the other hand, has been a disaster.
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Hi Tim. I opened it, and it saw that it comes in a sort of a liquid form. I have started to make my own sauerkraut, abut also there there is a problem...Every cabbage is different, and most of them have very small areas where the iodine goes abit bl
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Glad you got an appointment! Symptoms and earlier history too. They like to know about how long you've been experiencing things. Maybe what you've done for relief, when does it feel better/worse. Where does it affect you. Good luck!
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Thanks Kat! It was an amazing birthday. I am so thankful to be celebrating another year. My family showered me with love. :o) (and a lot of ugly "old" jokes) LOL Hope you are starting a great week. Possi
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Hello Susan, I was in the Cairns a few years ago, as an intro to Australia. I spent a year in Melbourne at La Trobe University. Welcome back.
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Stoneyfield is a staple of mine also. ETTE. Darrel
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Alternatives
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I find the castor oil at the grocery store or drugstore by the laxatives. I do not indulge in starches, I get low back pain if I eat starches. I can get away with beans sometimes, I think. I seem to do ok with grapes. I feel better juicing everyday
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Thank you for your suggestions, I may try fasting, though I will have to look up the details. If all else fails, I will ask about steroids. I have previously tried the NSD and it didn't seem to help, though I may try it again at some point. I'll le
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Hi Michelle, I've been away and have only just seen this. I'm very glad to hear it! Warm hugs,
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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DOW! I hope it was the best ever. Love and Warm Birthday Hugs,
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Hey FormerFoodie, it reduced my allergies, healed old sport injuries, cleared up skin problem, reduced the appearance of old scars, cleared up IBS and Colitis symptoms, Reduce Brain fog giving me a better mental clarity, fixed my depression, hearing
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Hi Ally, thank you for taking the time to read. I have introduced very little nuts and seeds(none salted) into my diet and night shades with no reaction so far. I am thinking of taking them back out of my diet though because I did react to them bef
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After reading all of this, I'm reconsidering trying the RAW probiotics 5 day maxcare 400 billion organism product. I thought I might try to nuke the remaining bad guys in my gut with it after a few weeks of oregano oil, but maybe the water kefir is
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Hi Simon 909, I am 55 years old and I have both A.S. for which I am HLA B27 negative but have advance A.S. so that test is absolutely useless. There are proven other genes that show A.S. so if they are only using that one without supported M.R.I.s
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Here's the link, http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/esophageal-spasm-topic-overview
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Fatigue is due to the disease. I take Nuvigil. It was a lifesaver for me.
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Thanks Aussie, that's my sweet grandbaby! If ever sunshine walked into a room, he is it! No matter how bad I might feel, he makes me feel better. Looks like you've got some sweet daughters there. Someday your arms will be full of grandbabies! Hug
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Buzzy can be our new forum mascot!
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Thanks, Molly. That really is great news.
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Anti TNF and other biological medications
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I used auto-injectors on Enbrel first. Hurt like heck. When I had to change from weekly to twice-weekly (weekly wasn't enough to sustain an effect), I HAD to go to syringe. Weird the first time, but easy after that. Didn't hurt like the auto devi
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Yes, it's so tricky knowing what will trigger a person. 'AS/autoimmune-challenged-people' can have such varied triggets/reactions. I would suggest staying away from run of the mill choclate chips, as they tend to contain low-grade ingredients. Some
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Wow! Thankyou so so much John,for taking the time to explain a bit more to me. That definitely gave me more clarity. Years ago, at the beginning of my AS diagnosis, I had all the morning stiffness, I actually rolled out of bed many times much to my
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